Ajuga reptans 'Braunherz' - P9

Description
The Bugle 'Braunherz' (Ajuga reptans) is a creeping, winter-green perennial with decorative, shiny, egg-shaped, whole-margined, green leaves with a brown centre. From April to May, it bears blue-violet, lip-shaped flowers arranged in whorls. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 15 cm and grows to a width of approx. 25 cm. The Bugle 'Braunherz' is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * the blossoms are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * winter green * easy to care for * deer resistant

leaves
High leaf ornamental value. The wintergreen leaves of the Bugle 'Braunherz's are green, ovate, glossy, with entire margins.

Frost hardiness
The Bugle 'Braunherz' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Creeping.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Water depth
0 - 10 cm

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Bugle 'Braunherz' sets beautiful accents together with: Brooklime, Shade Sedge, Garden Loosestrife, Bertram's Yarrow.

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: In the period from September to October.

Flower
Ajuga reptans 'Braunherz' forms lip-shaped, blue-violet flowers arranged in whorls from April.

Use
Bee pasture, pond edge, ground cover, woodland edge, natural garden