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  • AJUGA
    AJUGA
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    AJUGA

    Commonly known as Bugle

    All Flower FEB-MAY

    Genus of about 40 species of annuals and clump-forming or spreading evergreen or semi-evergreen perennials found in shady habitats throughout temperate Europe and Asia.

    Bugles are excellent for ground cover and an excellent source of early nectar for bees and butterflies.

    The UK native, reptans, is invasive but selected cultivars make attractive, insect-friendly carpets. Historically it was also known as "carpenter's herb" for its supposed ability to stem bleeding.

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    • Ground cover
      These plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
      Excellent for ground cover.
    • Herbaceous
      Annuals and clump-forming or spreading evergreen or semi evergreen perennials
    • Bee friendly
    View Planting Tips and Care Advice
    Ajuga reptans - Growing Guide

    varieties

    AJUGA reptans 'Black Scallop'
    Attractive violet-blue flower spikes against dark black foliage. Prefers full sun for the best leaf colour
     
    1 to 1.5 Litre
    £13.00
    Available again from June 2026
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²
    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
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