Product description
With its rich bronze-purple foliage, Ajuga Atropurpurea is a striking form of Bugleweed, adding colour and texture to baskets and containers through autumn and winter. Supplied as a pack of 6 plants, it has a naturally low-growing form that works particularly well in hanging baskets, where the foliage can spread to create a full, textured display. Blue flower spikes appear in spring, providing a contrasting splash of colour that complements the evergreen leaves.
Plant Bugleweed in good-quality, free-draining compost and position it in partial shade or filtered sunlight. Water well after planting to help it establish, then avoid keeping the compost constantly wet. Remove any tired or damaged leaves to keep the plants looking tidy and trim back unwanted growth when necessary. Atropurpurea is a hardy, easy-care choice for adding rich foliage colour and texture to baskets throughout the cooler months.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
Bugleweed
Ajuga 'Atropurpurea' Basket Plants
Ajuga 'Atropurpurea' Basket Plants
Product description
With its rich bronze-purple foliage, Ajuga Atropurpurea is a striking form of Bugleweed, adding colour and texture to baskets and containers through autumn and winter. Supplied as a pack of 6 plants, it has a naturally low-growing form that works particularly well in hanging baskets, where the foliage can spread to create a full, textured display. Blue flower spikes appear in spring, providing a contrasting splash of colour that complements the evergreen leaves.
Plant Bugleweed in good-quality, free-draining compost and position it in partial shade or filtered sunlight. Water well after planting to help it establish, then avoid keeping the compost constantly wet. Remove any tired or damaged leaves to keep the plants looking tidy and trim back unwanted growth when necessary. Atropurpurea is a hardy, easy-care choice for adding rich foliage colour and texture to baskets throughout the cooler months.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
Give your plants the best start
Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
Avoid overfeeding Bugleweed - a light feed in spring is usually all it needs when grown in baskets. Too much fertiliser can encourage softer green growth, which may reduce the rich bronze colouring that makes Ajuga Braunherz so attractive, particularly in autumn and winter displays.
How to Water
When grown in baskets, Bugleweed should be watered regularly, especially during warm or windy weather when the compost can dry out more quickly. Keep the compost lightly moist and avoid letting it dry out completely between watering.
How to Plant
Plant Bugleweed into a hanging basket or container filled with a good quality multi-purpose compost, spacing the plants evenly around the basket for a fuller display. Firm the compost gently around the roots and water thoroughly after planting to help the plants settle in and establish quickly.
