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Other common names bugle 'Burgundy Glow'
Family Lamiaceae
Genus Ajuga are mostly spreading, rhizomatous perennials with attractive evergreen foliage, rarely annuals, with whorled two-lipped flowers forming short spikes
Details 'Burgundy Glow' is a creeping perennial with evergreen leaves, silvery-green suffused with wine-red, and short spikes of deep blue flowers in late spring and early summer
Foliage Evergreen
Habit Mat forming
Hardiness
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H7
Partial Shade
Aspect North-facing or West-facing or East-facing
Exposure Sheltered
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
MoistureMoist but well-drained
SoilChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Ultimate height 0.1-0.5 metres
Ultimate spread 0.5-1 metres
Time to ultimate height 2-5 years
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 Banks and Slopes Flower borders and beds Ground Cover Low Maintenance Patio & Container Plants
Pruning No pruning required
Pests Generally pest free
Diseases May suffer from powdery mildews
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bugle 'Burgundy Glow'
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