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Ajuga reptans Variegata

Ajuga reptans Variegata
Bugle, Carpet bugle, Carpenter's herb, Creeping Bugle

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Superb variety, planted last autumn in clay soil. It forms a dense and brightly rostrate carpet of 50cm (20in), perfect under my hellebores.

Francesca, 03/10/2021

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Small perennial groundcover with cream-margined grey-green leaves and small blue-purple flowers, ideal for brghtening up poor soil and shady corners of the garden.
Flower size
7 cm
Height at maturity
20 cm
Spread at maturity
40 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Recommended planting time February to April, September to November
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Flowering time May to July
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Description

Ajuga reptans Variegata is an excellent groundcover, which forms a dense mat of grey-green leaves margined with cream that produces blue-violet blooms in short spikes.

 

Of rapid growth, this variegated creeping bugle propagates itself through its stolons, but it is also the least vigorous of the variety. It develops rosettes of evergreen leaves, oblong, 5 to 6 cm (2in) long, which are grey-green margined with cream. From the month of May, small spikes of blue-violet flowers bloom for over a month and are carried on short peduncles at 20cm (8in) in height.

Ajuga reptans Variegata is undemanding regarding the type of soil as long as it is moist and in a semi-shaded position. Do not let the soil dry out in winter, otherwise the foliage will become crisped and lose its beautiful colours.

Variegated Creeping Bugle is ideal for dressing the base of trees and shrubs, in pots or shaded beds in association with spring bulbs or dead nettles.

Ajuga reptans Variegata in pictures

Ajuga reptans Variegata (Flowering) Flowering
Ajuga reptans Variegata (Foliage) Foliage
Ajuga reptans Variegata (Plant habit) Plant habit

Flowering

Flower colour blue
Flowering time May to July
Flower size 7 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour variegated

Plant habit

Height at maturity 20 cm
Spread at maturity 40 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Ajuga

Species

reptans

Cultivar

Variegata

Family

Lamiaceae

Other common names

Bugle, Carpet bugle, Carpenter's herb, Creeping Bugle

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

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Planting and care

Ajuga reptans Variegata can be planted all year round in a shaded location and in a moist soil. It is very easy to cultivate and can tolerate any type of soil, from the poorest to the richest. Beware of slugs! Do not let the soil dry out in winter, otherwise the foliage will become crisped and lose its beautiful colours.

Planting period

Recommended planting time February to April, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Shaded rockery, Woodland edge
Type of use Edge of border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Planting density 6 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Clayey-chalky (heavy and alkaline), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil

Care

Pruning instructions Potentially limit its spread by removing excess runners.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time February to March
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
4,7/5

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