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bugle 'Variegata'

Ajuga reptans 'Variegata' (v)

Pollinator FriendlyLow Maintenance

Genus: Ajuga
Family: Lamiaceae

About this plant

An evergreen perennial that spreads via rooting stems (stolons) to 15cm in height, forming a wide mat of grey-green and cream variegated obovate leaves. Erect spikes of dark blue flowers appear in late spring and early summer

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedMoist But Well Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Good ground cover plant, although may be considered invasive. Will scorch in full sun. Will tolerate poor soils

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by division, separating rooted stems

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverBanks Slopes

Planting Places

GreenhouseOutdoorBog Garden

Season of Interest

SpringSummerWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years