Ajuga tenorei Princess Nadia ('Piotrek01') (v)

RHS Plant Profile
bugle [Princess Nadia]

Other common names

bugle 'Piotrek01'

Synonyms

Ajuga tenorei 'Piotrek01'

Herbaceous Perennial

An evergreen, variegated, mat-forming perennial to 15cm tall. The small leaves on new shoots emerge deep pink, before maturing to green with a cream margin. Dense, upright spikes of deep blue-purple flowers are borne in spring, with a second flush appearing in summer

Position

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil Types

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H7

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Lamiaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Matforming
Genus
Ajuga are mostly spreading, rhizomatous perennials with attractive evergreen foliage, rarely annuals, with whorled two-lipped flowers forming short spikes
Name Status
Trade

How to Grow

Cultivation

Will tolerate any soil so long as there is some moisture, best in partial shade to prevent foliage scorching, but can also tolerate shade

Propagation

Propagate by division, separating rooted stems

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Patio and container plants
  • Low Maintenance
  • Ground cover
  • Banks and slopes
  • Flower borders and beds

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews