Ajuga reptans 'Elmblut' - P9

Description
The Bugle 'Elmblut' (Ajuga reptans) is a creeping, winter-green perennial that forms blue-violet, lip-shaped flowers arranged in whorls from April to May. Its glossy, egg-shaped, whole-margined leaves are dark brown and shiny. In a semi-shady to shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 15 cm and is approx. 25 cm wide. The Bugle 'Elmblut' is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * winter green * easy to care for * deer resistant

Leaves
The wintergreen leaves of the Bugle 'Elmblut' are dark brown, shiny, ovate, glossy, with entire margins.

Frost hardiness
The Bugle 'Elmblut' 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 semi-shady to shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

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

Planting partner
The Bugle 'Elmblut' 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 'Elmblut' forms lip-shaped, blue-violet flowers arranged in whorls from April.

Use
Bee pasture, ground cover