Description
A very robust form of Ajuga with lovely dark, scalloped foliage and blue flower spikes that appear in spring. An attractive creeping plant that is great for filling a large area. It will smother out weeds whilst providing brilliant foliage, colour and flower interest.
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Height and spread – 12 x 40 cm
Ideal Conditions – Ideal for any conditions, but with free draining soil or compost.
Possibile situation – Excellent for use in container combinations, but also ideal for border fringes.
Features –
Typical season – Spring
Flower Colour – blue
Foliage Colour – black
Flowering time – April – July
Planting recommendation – Bed/Border Prefers – Full Sun
Temperature tolerance – A hardy plant which should survive normal winter conditions outside, especially if protected from the hardest frosts.
Plant care –
Family – LAMIACEAE Genus – Ajuga Cultivar – Black Scallop
Pot Sizes – 11cm Pot Spacing –
Growing Media and irrigation – Free draining – keep evenly moist
Feeding fertiliser – NPK balanced feeding Feeding frequency – Requires normal/regular feeding (Standard EC)
PH Recommendation – Standard 5.0 to 5.5 Common pests – Two Spotted Mite Common disease – Botrytis
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