Ajuga reptans Catlins Giant 9cm Vigorous Ground-Cover Bugle
Create a lush, colourful carpet in partially shaded areas with Ajuga reptans Catlins Giant, a semi-evergreen perennial celebrated for its mat-forming habit, glossy foliage, and rich blue flowers. This vigorous bugle is perfect for borders, underplanting, or filling tricky shaded spots, and has earned the RHS Award of Garden Merit for its reliability and performance.
Key Features
Botanical Name: Ajuga reptans Catlins Giant
Foliage: Glossy green rosettes with purplish-brown flush, semi-evergreen
Flower Colour: Rich blue with purple-brown calyces
Flowering Season: April to August
Habit: Mat-forming, vigorous ground cover
Height: 30cm (12in)
Spread: 80cm (31in)
Hardiness: Very hardy
Ideal Uses
Perfect for partially shaded borders and woodland gardens
Ideal as ground cover under shrubs or along pathways
Great for low-maintenance planting and soil erosion control
Adds year-round structure and seasonal colour
Growing Conditions
Position: Partial shade preferred, tolerates full shade
Soil: Moist but well-drained soil
Exposure: Sheltered areas recommended
Maintenance: Very low; self-renews with glossy rosettes after flowering
Care Tips
Water regularly during establishment
Divide clumps every few years to maintain vigour
Remove old or damaged foliage if necessary
Thrives with minimal feeding
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Add Ajuga reptans Catlins Giant to your garden for easy-care, colourful ground cover that brightens shady spots and keeps your borders lush from spring to late summer!
