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6th January 2021. In line with the current government lockdown rules, Burncoose Nurseries is closed to visitors. However at present we are able to offer click and collect to local customers. This will be weekdays only, not weekends.
Mail order is continuing as normal. However please allow extra time for the couriers to deliver, once despatched from us. Sorry to say that some depots are experiencing high volumes of traffic, also staff shortages.
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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