Yellow warbler 'Florentinum' P11(1L)

Yellow warbler 'Florentinum' – Golden Glow in Your Garden

Yellow warbler 'Florentinum' (Lamiastrum galeobdolon 'Florentinum') is an attractive, semi-evergreen perennial that impresses with the unique appearance of its leaves and intense yellow flowers. It is an ideal plant for semi-shaded and shady corners, where it is perfect as a ground cover. Thanks to its decorative foliage and low requirements, it is valued by gardeners both in naturalistic plantings and in more formal gardens.

Main characteristics of the yellow warbler 'Florentinum'

List

• Colour: Green with irregular, silvery spots that reflect light, giving the plant a unique charm.
• Shape: Oval or heart-shaped, slightly serrated at the edges.
• Decorativeness: The leaves remain ornamental throughout the season and contrast well with the yellow flowers.

Flowers

• Colour: Intense yellow.
• Shape: Small, labial flowers typical of the mint family, gathered in small spike-shaped inflorescences.
• Flowering period: May and June, illuminating the shady corners of the garden.

Cut

• Form: A growing tufted perennial with creeping shoots.
• Height: It reaches about 20–30 cm, forming dense carpets.
• Sprawl: It spreads quickly with the help of creeping shoots, perfectly covering the soil.

Cultivation requirements of the yellow warbler 'Florentinum'

Location and soil

• Position: It grows best in partial shade or shade, but it can also tolerate sunny positions, provided the soil is constantly moist.
• Soil: Fertile, permeable, humus, with moderate moisture. The plant is tolerant of soil quality, which makes it easy to grow.

Watering and fertilizing

• Watering: Regular, especially during drought. The plant does well in a humid environment, but water stagnation should be avoided.
• Fertilization: In the spring, it is a good idea to use an organic or compound fertilizer to support healthy growth.

Care

• Trimming: Once flowering is complete, you can trim the plant slightly to maintain its compact habit.
• Reproduction: By dividing the clumps in spring or autumn, or by rooting creeping shoots.
• Wintering: The plant is fully frost hardy (zone 4–8), and its leaves remain ornamental throughout the winter in milder climates.

Application of the yellow warbler 'Florentinum'

Flower beds and garden compositions

• Shade beds: Ideal for planting under trees or in semi-shaded corners of the garden.
• Perennial compositions: It goes well with ferns, cranesbills, bruneria and hostas, creating interesting contrasts.

Ground cover

• It is perfect as a turf plant in the shade, quickly covering the soil.

Edges of beds and paths

• It can be used on the edges of flower beds or along shady paths, where it creates striking silvery-yellow accents.

Naturalistic and forest gardens

• It is perfect for naturalistic style gardens, where its decorative leaves and yellow flowers bring lightness.

Why is it worth choosing the yellow warbler 'Florentinum'?

• Decorative leaves: The silvery-green leaves are an ornament throughout the season, even after flowering has ended.
• Easy to grow: The plant is tolerant of soil and growing conditions, ideal for beginner gardeners.
• Fast spreading: It works great as a ground cover, especially in difficult, shady areas.
• Contrast in the garden: Intense yellow flowers and silvery leaves bring a distinct and elegant accent to the garden.

Specification 

• Flower pot: 1 liter
• Age: 2 years old
  
• Frost resistance: Yes