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bugle 'Golden Beauty'

Ajuga reptans 'Golden Beauty' (v)

Pollinator FriendlyLow Maintenance

Genus: Ajuga
Family: Lamiaceae

About this plant

An exceptional, variegated evergreen perennial producing green-cream foliage, tinged pink upon emergence, that creates striking ground cover. Short spikes of blue flowers appear in early Spring

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadeFull SunPartial Shade

Soil

ChalkClayLoamSandy

pH

Not Currently Available

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Acid

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedMoist But Well Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a moist but well drained soil in part sun to full shade. Will tolerate almost any soil as long it is moist and rich in humus. Will scorch in full sun. Excellent for ground cover and will spread quickly, may be considered a nuisance in some areas

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by division in late Autumn or early Spring

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews and crown rot in wet soils

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverPatio ContainerWildflower MeadowBanks Slopes

Planting Places

GreenhouseOutdoorPond MarginsConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years