Ajuga reptans 'Catlin's Giant'
bugle 'Catlin's Giant'
Evergreen creeping perennial forming a mat of large, glossy dark bronze-purple leaves to 15cm long, and erect spikes of blue flowers about 20-30cm in height, produced in late spring and summer
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Blue | Bronze Purple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue | Bronze Purple | ||
| Autumn | Bronze Purple | |||
| Winter | Bronze Purple |
Position
- Full shade
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- Genus
Ajuga are mostly spreading, rhizomatous perennials with attractive evergreen foliage, rarely annuals, with whorled two-lipped flowers forming short spikes
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Will tolerate any soil so long as there is some moisture, best in full or partial shade to prevent foliage scorching, but can also tolerate a light sunny spot as long as the soil remains moist
Propagation
Propagate by division, separating rooted stems
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
- Ground cover
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews
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