Ajuga Tropical Toucan ('Trotou') (Feathered Friends Series)
bugle [Tropical Toucan]
A low-growing evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial, forming mats of glossy, deeply veined, bright yellow-green leaves. Spikes of tubular, violet blue flowers are produced in mid to late spring
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Purple Blue | Yellow Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow Green | |||
| Autumn | Yellow Green | |||
| Winter | Yellow Green |
Position
- Full shade
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen or 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
Thrives in any moist but well-drained soil in partial shade; will also tolerate full shade. Leaves may scorch in too much sun
Propagation
Propagate by division, separating rooted stems in early summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Wildlife gardens
- Low Maintenance
- Banks and slopes
- Ground cover
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews
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