Ajuga reptans 'Burgundy Glow' - P11

Description
Bugle 'Burgundy Glow' (Ajuga reptans) is a creeping, evergreen perennial with decorative, glossy, ovate, entire-edged, dark green leaves with white margins. From April to May, it bears blue, lip-shaped flowers arranged in whorls. In a sunny to semi-shaded position with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 15 cm and spreads to approx. 25 cm. Bugle 'Burgundy Glow' is highly frost-hardy.

Bulletpoints
* attractive foliage * the flowers attract large numbers of bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * evergreen * purplish-red new growth * low-maintenance * deer-resistant

Leaves
High ornamental value. The evergreen leaves of the Bugle 'Burgundy Glow' are dark green, ovate, glossy, entire and have a white margin. Purple-red new growth.

Frost hardiness
The Bugle 'Burgundy Glow' 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 'Burgundy Glow' 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 'Burgundy Glow' forms lip-shaped, blue flowers arranged in whorls from April.

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