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AJUGA reptans 'Catlin's Giant'
Commonly known as Bugle, Carpenter's herb
Large bronze leaves, blue flowers
Further Reading....
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EvergreenOvate to oblong, spoon-shaped leaves to 15cm (6in) long.
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Blue
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Height15cm (6in)
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Spread60-90cm (24-36in)
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialCreeping rhizomatous perennial spreading by stolons
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Ground coverThese plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
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Very hardyHardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
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Full shade
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Partial shadeFoliage will scorch in full sun.
AJUGA reptans 'Catlin's Giant'
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowA much larger cultivarPests & DiseasesPowdery mildew.Place of originCaucasus, Europe, Iran.
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Flower ShapeSpikesSpike-like whorls to 20cm (8in) tall
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Garden Location/ConditionsCottage gardenTown garden
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HardinessFully hardy
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsTolerates allAny moist soil.
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WildlifeBee friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Ajuga reptans - Growing Guide
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Vermin & Pest Control
Slug Pellets
Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails.
Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
Only £6.50
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Wildflower Mini Meadow
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.
2 options from £7.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00