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Herbaceous Perennial

Ajuga reptans 'Pink Surprise'
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bugle 'Pink Surprise'

A low-growing evergreen perennial, forming mats of broad, glossy green leaves that are flushed with purple and bronze when young. Upright spikes of tubular, lilac pink flowers are produced in mid to late spring

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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Pink Green Purple Bronze
Summer Green Purple Bronze
Autumn Green Purple Bronze
Winter Green Purple Bronze
Position
  • Full shade
  • Partial shade
Aspect

East–facing or North–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H7
Botanical details
Family
Lamiaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
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

Unresolved

How to grow

Cultivation

Thrives in any moist but well-drained soil in partial shade; will also tolerate full shade. Leaves may scorch in too much sun

Propagation

Propagate by division, separating rooted stems in early summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Patio and container plants
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Low Maintenance
  • Banks and slopes
  • 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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