Ajuga reptans 'Multicolor' - PLUG/CELGROWN 100 CEL TRAY

Description
The Bugle 'Multicolor' (Ajuga reptans) is a creeping, carpet-like, winter-green perennial that forms blue-violet, lip-shaped flowers arranged in whorls from April to May. Its shiny, egg-shaped, whole-margined leaves are multi-coloured. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 20 cm and is approx. 25 cm wide. The Bugle 'Multicolor' 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 winter-green leaves of the Bugle 'Multicolor' are multi-coloured, ovate, glossy, with entire margins.

Frost hardiness
The Bugle 'Multicolor' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Creeping, carpet-like.

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 'Multicolor' 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 'Multicolor' forms lip-shaped, blue-violet flowers arranged in whorls from April.

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