Ajuga reptans 'Catlin's Giant'
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A useful plant for the edge of a shady border, ajuga also makes good groundcover as it soon knits together to form...
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This goliath of ajugas needs a cool root run to produce those sumptuous purple-green rosettes and substantial blue flower spikes that are so welcome in March and May
Plant description
A useful plant for the edge of a shady border, ajuga also makes good groundcover as it soon knits together to form an evergreen carpet. This one has large, glossy, bronze-purple leaves with dense, upright spires of purple spring flowers. This variety is perfect for covering large areas since it has bigger leaves and is particularly vigorous. It also copes well with sun and poor soils, but does not like to dry out.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
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- Mar
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- May
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Plant features
Position
Light shade
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Ajuga reptans Catlin's Giant:
To rejuvenate and minimise congestion, lift and divide clumps in late autumn or early spring every two years.
