Ajuga tenorei Princess Nadia (Bugle)
Bugle Princess Nadia, Ajuga tenorei 'Piotrek01', Bugle 'Piotrek01'
Ajuga tenorei Princess Nadia (Bugle) is a ground-hugging, evergreen perennial prized for its variegated foliage, which quickly forms a dense carpet of attractive rosettes. Emerging rosy-pink, the small leaves mature to green with creamy margins. Blooming in spring and again in late summer, dense, upright spikes of deep blue-purple flower spikes appear above the foliage. More compact than its commonly grown cousin (A. reptans), this Ajuga variety is valued as a colorful groundcover that remains attractive most of the year. Thriving in shady areas where grass has difficulty growing, it is great for woodland gardens. Low-maintenance and highly versatile, its wonderful foliage colors make it perfect for planting under trees or shrubs, or on banks or slopes. Great for patio containers too!
- Grows up to 6-8 in. tall (15-20 cm) and 12-24 in. wide (30-60 cm).
- A part shade to full shade lover, it thrives in average, moist, but well-drained soils. Best flowering and leaf color occur when the plant gets at least 6 hours of sun per day. Will tolerate full sun in cooler areas if constant moisture is provided.
- A remarkably low-maintenance plant, this excellent performer is highly versatile and can be used in many situations: groundcovers, on banks or slopes, under trees or shrubs.
- Generally pest free. Keep an eye out for powdery mildews.
- May be mowed after flowering in order to get rid of the spent flower spikes and clean up the planting.
- Propagate by division, separating rooted stems.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 4
– 9 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 9 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A2, A3 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Ajuga - Carpet Bugles |
Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid,Late) Summer (Late) |
Height | 6" – 8" (15cm – 20cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 12" – 24" (30cm – 60cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Garden Uses | Banks and Slopes, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 4
– 9 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 9 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A2, A3 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Ajuga - Carpet Bugles |
Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid,Late) Summer (Late) |
Height | 6" – 8" (15cm – 20cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 12" – 24" (30cm – 60cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Garden Uses | Banks and Slopes, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |