Ajuga Burgundy Glow

2-3 Litre Pot

• Position: Full sun/partial shade
• Soil: Moist, well-drained
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Flowering period: May – June
• Hardiness: H7
• Eventual height: 0.1-0.5m
• Eventual spread:0.5-1.0m

A hardy perennial, the Burgundy Glow covers the ground with a beautiful blanket of varied foliage, including green, cream and smokey pink leaves. Around the early summer months blue spike-like plants join the collage, and during the colder months the entire blanket takes on a rich burgundy tone that became its namesake.

Ajuga Burgundy Glow is a stunning ground cover plant that adds a pop of colour to any garden and with its vibrant burgundy leaves and beautiful blue flowers, it is sure to attract attention. This hardy perennial is native to Europe and Asia and is easy to care for, making it a great choice for both experienced and novice gardeners. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade, but can also tolerate full sun. The leaves of this plant are a rich burgundy colour and form a dense mat that will effectively suppress weeds. The flowers are blue and appear in spikes from early Spring to early Summer.

The Ajuga has been cultivated for centuries, and it was first described in scientific literature in the 16th century by the Swiss botanist Gaspard Bauhin. The plant was brought to North America by early settlers and has been used in gardens and landscapes since the colonial period.

In the 18th century, botanists and horticulturists began to experiment with breeding different species of Ajuga to create new cultivars with unique colours and growth habits. This led to the development of various cultivars, including this one.

How to care for your Ajuga Burgundy Glow

Here are some tips to help ensure that your plant thrives:

• Planting: It prefers well-drained soils and partial shade. When planting, make sure to choose a location that has these conditions. It is also important to plant the plant at the same depth as it was in the container and to water it well after planting to help establish the roots.
• Watering: Water the plant regularly, making sure to keep the soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged. Ajuga Burgundy Glow is drought tolerant but it will perform better if it gets a consistent moisture.
• Fertilising: It does not require regular fertilisation, but a slow-release fertiliser can be applied in the spring to encourage growth.
• Pruning: It does not require regular pruning, but it can be trimmed to shape if needed. It is best to prune the plant in the Spring or Autumn, removing any dead or diseased leaves.
• Winter Protection: It is hardy in most UK climates but in areas with severe winter frost, it may need to be protected with a thick layer of mulch around the base to protect it from frost damage.

By following these care tips, your plant should thrive and provide you with a beautiful and unique addition to your garden for years to come.