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Groundcovers
Ajuga “Bugleweed”
Ajuga reptans "burgundy glow"
Ajuga is a low-growing, spreading perennial with tricolored foliage and blue flower spike.
Quick Care Summary
Light
Partial sun / shade
Water
Moderate
Mature size
15cm high x 20cm wide
Frost
Semi Frost Sensitive
Difficulty
Easy
Flowering
Spring and summer, with beautiful bright blue Spikes of flowers.
How to Grow and Care
- Lovely perennial, the actual plant does not grow bigger than 15/20cm, but it will create runners that will spread in your garden.
Best Uses
- Hanging Basket
- Outdoor garden
- Patio
- Standing Plant pot /container
Growth and Size
- Height: 15cm
- Width: 20cm
- Growth rate: Relatively Fast
- Foliage: Striking tricolored foliage
Climate Suitability
- Soil condition: Good, aerated compost rich soil.
- Temperature: Cool & humid.
- Watering: Drought tolerant once established.
- Watering: Sensitive to waterlogged soil.
- Watering: Struggles in heavy summer rains.
Maintenance Level
- Low maintenance.
- Fertilize with a Slow-release fertilizer once every 6 moths, does not need pruning and if planted in a well aerated soil watering ever 4 to 5 days' after settled will be enough. Spray with Fungiside in warm Humid conditions for Mildew.