Product Description
Ajuga reptans 'Bronze Beauty'
a/k/a Carpenter's Herb, Comfrey, Creeping Bugleweed, Creeping Carpet Bugle, Sicklewort
Zone 4 to 9,
Partial sun (morning only) to full shade.
Mature foliage height 3 to 4 inch; low spreading groundcover.
Glossy bronze, medium sized rounded leaves in tight rosettes. Evergreen to semi-evergreen foliage forms dense, carpet-like, low-growing mat. Four (4) inch spikes of blue-violet, 4-lobed, flat flowers in late spring.
Ajuga reptans 'Bronze Beauty' is a vigorous and attractive groundcover that adds a touch of warm color to shady gardens. Here is a look at what makes it a popular choice:
Features:
- Bronze-Tinged Foliage: 'Bronze Beauty' is known for its lovely bronze-tinged foliage. The leaves are a rich green with a noticeable bronze overlay, creating a warm and inviting effect in shady areas.
- Blue Flower Spikes: In late spring to early summer, 'Bronze Beauty' produces charming spikes of blue flowers. These blooms rise above the foliage, adding a vertical element and attracting pollinators.
- Spreading Habit: This Ajuga spreads readily, forming a dense mat of foliage that can help suppress weeds and prevent soil erosion.
- Compact Size: 'Bronze Beauty' typically grows to about 4-6 inches tall and spreads about 12-18 inches wide. This makes it a versatile groundcover for various garden settings.
Growing Conditions:
- Shade Tolerance: 'Bronze Beauty' thrives in partial to full shade. It is an excellent choice for brightening up those dark corners of the garden where other plants might struggle.
- Adaptable to Soil: It can tolerate a variety of soil types, including clay, loam, and sand, as long as they are well-drained.
- Moist Soil: While it prefers moist soil, it can tolerate some dryness once established.
Care and Maintenance:
- Low Maintenance: 'Bronze Beauty' is a very low-maintenance plant. Once established, it requires minimal care.
- Watering: Water regularly during the first year to help it establish its roots. After that, it can tolerate some dryness.
- Fertilizing: Generally, it does not require regular fertilization, but a light feeding in spring can be beneficial.
- Controlling Spread: 'Bronze Beauty' can spread aggressively, so you may need to control its growth by dividing it every few years or removing unwanted runners.
Uses in the Garden:
- Groundcover: Its spreading habit makes it an excellent groundcover for shady areas. It can help suppress weeds and prevent soil erosion.
- Edging: It can be used to edge pathways, borders, or garden beds, adding a touch of bronze color.
- Rock Gardens: It is also well-suited for rock gardens, where it can fill in spaces between stones and add texture and interest.
- Containers: It can be grown in containers, adding a touch of color and texture to patios or balconies.
- Underplanting: 'Bronze Beauty' is a great choice for underplanting larger shrubs or trees, as it can tolerate some shade and competition.
Benefits:
- Shade Tolerance: Its ability to thrive in shade makes it a valuable plant for brightening up dark areas of the garden.
- Low-Maintenance: Its minimal care requirements make it an ideal plant for busy gardeners.
- Deer and Rabbit Resistant: Deer and rabbits tend to avoid Ajuga, so it is a good choice for gardens where these animals are a problem.
- Attractive Foliage: The bronze-tinged foliage provides year-round interest, even when the plant is not in bloom.
If you are looking for a tough, beautiful, and low-maintenance groundcover to add warmth to shady spots in your garden, Ajuga reptans 'Bronze Beauty' is an excellent choice!
Eighteen (18) plants in 3.5-inch containers per flat (or tray).
Other Details
The most important part of the plant is its root system. Healthy roots are the foundation of a healthy, vibrant plant. The type of plug container used is based on the specific needs of the plants. Perennials offered as bare root traditionally perform better when planted as bare root.Planted in a specialized mix, potted plants have well established root systems. Top growth stage will vary depending on the current life cycle and time of year when shipped. In Winter and early Spring dormant plants may be shipped. Dormant plants may be planted right away, even before the last frost date.
Most bare root varieties are field grown for at least one season, though Hemerocallis and Hosta are grown for two seasons. The bulk of the soil is removed during the harvesting process and the tops of most varieties are trimmed back to the crown. They are graded, packed in shredded aspen or sphagnum moss and stored in freezers until ready to be shipped.
See our Container Sizes and Bare Root Perennials pages for more information.
Plant information and care is provided in the Overview section, Plant Genus Page and general information is provided in the Planting Care & Guides. Additional questions can be asked on each Plant page.
Plant Spacing: Using the maximum mature spread or width of a plant to guide spacing, ensures space to grow to full size. To fill an area sooner, plant them closer together. Just remember, future thinning or transplanting may be needed.
Water: Keep a close eye on newly planted perennials, especially throughout the first growing year. Most early plant loss is due to too much or too little water!
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