Ajuga reptans 'Chocolate Chip' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Bugle 'Chocolate Chip' (Ajuga reptans) is a creeping, winter-green perennial with decorative, lanceolate, green-brown leaves. From April to May, it bears dark blue, 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. 10 cm and grows to a width of approx. 25 cm. The Bugle 'Chocolate Chip' is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Ajuga tenorii 'Valfredda'.

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 'Chocolate Chip' are green-brown, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Bugle 'Chocolate Chip' 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 'Chocolate Chip' 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 'Chocolate Chip' forms lip-shaped, dark blue flowers arranged in whorls from April.

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