Ajuga reptans 'Midnight Mystery' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Kriechender Günsel 'Midnight Mystery' (Ajuga reptans) is a creeping, winter-green perennial with decorative, shiny, egg-shaped, whole-margined, bronze-green leaves. From April to May, it bears magenta-pink, 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 Kriechender Günsel 'Midnight Mystery' 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 winter-green leaves of the Kriechender Günsel 'Midnight Mystery' are bronze-green, ovate, glossy, with entire margins.

Frost hardiness
The Kriechender Günsel 'Midnight Mystery' 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 Kriechender Günsel 'Midnight Mystery' 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 'Midnight Mystery' forms lip-shaped, magenta-pink flowers arranged in whorls from April.

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