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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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Evergreen - ovate to oblong, spoon-shaped leaves to 15cm (6in) long.
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Blue -
Height - 15cm (6in) -
Spread - 60-90cm (24-36in)
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial - creeping rhizomatous perennial spreading by stolons
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Ground cover - These plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
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Very hardy - Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
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Partial shade - foliage will scorch in full sun. -
Additional Features - Good to know - - a much larger cultivar -
Pests & Diseases - powdery mildew. -
Place of origin - Caucasus, Europe, Iran. -
Flower Shape - Spikes - - spike-like whorls to 20cm (8in) tall
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Tolerates all - - any moist soil.
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Wildlife - Bee friendly - -
Rabbit Resistant
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Ajuga reptans - Growing Guide
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
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)
2 options from £6.00
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
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