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Herbaceous PerennialSynonym

Ajuga reptans 'Rainbow'
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bugle 'Multicolor'

Mat-forming, evergreen perennial to about 15cm in height, with oval or spoon-shaped, bronze-green leaves irregularly margined with cream and deep pink, and bearing deep blue flowers from late spring

Synonyms
Ajuga reptans 'Rainbow'
Ajuga reptans 'Tricolor'
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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
Clay
Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Poorly–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Blue Bronze Green Cream
Summer Blue Bronze Green Cream
Autumn Bronze Green Cream
Winter Bronze Green Cream
Position
  • Full shade
  • Partial shade
Aspect

North–facing or East–facing or West–facing

Exposure
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

Will tolerate any soil so long as there is some moisture, best in partial shade to prevent foliage scorching, but can also tolerate shade

Propagation

Propagate by division, separating rooted stems

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Flower borders and beds
  • 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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