Ajuga reptans 'Mini Mahogany' - P9

Description
The Bugle 'Mini Mahagoni' (Ajuga reptans) is a creeping, winter-green perennial that forms blue, lip-shaped flowers arranged in whorls from April to May. Its glossy, ovate, whole-margined leaves are bronze in colour. 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 is approx. 25 cm wide. The Bugle 'Mini Mahagoni' is well tolerant of frost.

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

leaves
The winter-green leaves of the Bugle 'Mini Mahagoni' are bronze, ovate, glossy, with entire margins.

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

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