Ajuga reptans 'Braunherz'

About this product

Ajuga reptans 'Braunherz' – Bugle (P13 Pot, Approx. 20 cm)

Plant Highlights: Glossy bronze-purple evergreen foliage • Spikes of deep blue flowers in spring • Excellent ground cover • Attractive to bees and other pollinators • Ideal for borders, rockeries and containers

Overview

Ajuga reptans 'Braunherz' is a low-growing evergreen perennial valued for its rich bronze-purple foliage and striking spikes of deep blue flowers in spring. It spreads steadily to form a dense carpet, helping to suppress weeds while providing year-round colour and texture.

Supplied in a P13 pot at approximately 20 cm tall, this compact variety is ideal for the front of borders, beneath shrubs, along pathways and in rock gardens. It also performs well in patio containers where its colourful foliage can be appreciated throughout the year.

Plant Details

Growing Guide

Plant in fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It performs best where the soil does not dry out completely during the growing season, although established plants tolerate short dry periods.

Water regularly while establishing and divide larger clumps every few years if required to maintain healthy growth. Remove faded flower spikes after flowering to keep plants looking tidy.

Wildlife

The nectar-rich flowers are attractive to bees and other pollinating insects, making Ajuga reptans 'Braunherz' a valuable addition to wildlife-friendly gardens.

Why We Love It

'Braunherz' provides colour long before many summer perennials begin to flower. Its combination of richly coloured evergreen foliage and vivid blue blooms makes it an excellent choice for adding texture, contrast and reliable ground cover in a wide range of garden settings.

Perfect For

• Front of borders
• Rock gardens
• Underplanting shrubs
• Woodland-style gardens
• Patio containers
• Ground cover

Product Information

• Supplied in a P13 pot.
• Approximate supplied height: 20 cm.
• Evergreen herbaceous perennial.
• Bronze-purple foliage with deep blue spring flowers.
• Forms a dense, spreading ground cover.
• Best grown in full sun or partial shade in fertile, moist but well-drained soil.

Good to Know: The P13 pot and 20 cm height refer to the plant as supplied and not its mature spread. Once established, Ajuga reptans 'Braunherz' gradually spreads to create an attractive living carpet, making it an excellent choice for softening the edges of borders and suppressing weeds.