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Herbaceous Perennial

Ajuga reptans 'Jungle Beauty'
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bugle 'Jungle Beauty'

An evergreen perennial to about 15cm in height, that spreads by rooting stems (stolons), forming a wide mat of deep purple-tinged, dark green spoon-shaped leaves with a red edge. Erect spikes of dark blue flowers appear in late spring and early summer

Synonyms
Ajuga reptans 'Jumbo'
Ajuga × hybrida 'Jungle Beauty'
see moreAjuga 'Jungle Beaty'

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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Clay
Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Poorly–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Blue Green Purple Red
Summer Green Purple Red
Autumn Green Purple Red
Winter Green Purple Red
Position
  • Full sun
  • 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

Good ground cover plant, especuially in shade and tolerant of poor soils

Propagation

Propagate by division, separating rooted stems

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Banks and slopes
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Ground cover
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews

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