Ajuga reptans ‘Burgundy Glow’ is a low-growing, evergreen groundcover with striking, variegated foliage with hues of cream, burgundy and green, adding dramatic colour to shaded gardens. This fast-spreading perennial features blue flower spikes in spring, attracting pollinators.
Ideal for borders, woodland gardens, and containers, it thrives in moist, well-drained soil and is low-maintenance and deer-resistant.
Origin: Species native to boreal forest of Europe, cultivar of horticultural origin
Genus: Ajuga
Species / Cultivar: reptans 'Burgundy Glow'
Common Name: Bugle 'Burgundy Glow'
Soil: Moisture Retaining
Soil that drains at a slower rate due to higher organic matter content.
Growth Rate: Fast
Expect to see prolific growth, especially during growing season.
Water Requirement: Medium
Once it is established, this plant is likely to only require watering during drier periods.
Maintenance: Low
Minimal skill or input needed beyond the basics, a very independent plant.
Situation: Part Shade
Enjoys several hours of direct sunlight but may enjoy dappling or shade at midday.
Eventual Height: 0.1-0.5m
The plant's ultimate height in typical growing conditions.
Eventual Spread: 0.5-1m
The plant's ultimate spread in typical growing conditions.
Hardiness: Fully Hardy
Will survive unprotected outdoors in most areas of the UK, even in the harshest winters.
Habit: Evergreen
Always in leaf throughout the year. It won't lose all its leaves at any one time.
Lifecycle: Perennial
This plant is persistant and does not die off after flowering. It will return each season indefinitely, if provided with suitable growing conditions.
Care & Size Guidance
Ajuga reptans ‘Burgundy Glow’ thrives in partial to full shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It grows to a height of up to 50cm and spreads rapidly, making it an excellent ground cover for borders, under trees, or in containers. Once established, it is low-maintenance, requiring minimal watering, though it benefits from occasional watering during dry periods.
This perennial produces blue flower spikes in spring, attracting pollinators. To prevent overcrowding, it may need to be divided every few years. Ajuga ‘Burgundy Glow’ is deer-resistant, making it an ideal choice for low-light gardens that require both ground coverage and vibrant colour.
A dream come true!
This is one of those plants that many gardeners crave: it provides evergreen colour to shaded situations under trees and tall shrubs.
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