Product description
Known as "The wild bugle" Ajuga 'Black Scallop' is an extremely hardy evergreen shrub with dark almost-black evergreen foliage, it forms a carpet like cover of rounded glossy leaves, making it an ideal ground cover for shaded borders in the garden. These plants can tolerate a variety of positions in the garden, preferring either fully sunny or partially shaded locations. Ajuga can tolerate most types of soil provided it is well drained, it can be planted beneath other shrubs or placed in containers.
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. Ongoing plant maintenance within our nursery is essential, meaning some lines are pruned back at certain times of the year to encourage new growth.
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Ajuga 'Black Scallop'
Ajuga 'Black Scallop'
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Product description
Known as "The wild bugle" Ajuga 'Black Scallop' is an extremely hardy evergreen shrub with dark almost-black evergreen foliage, it forms a carpet like cover of rounded glossy leaves, making it an ideal ground cover for shaded borders in the garden. These plants can tolerate a variety of positions in the garden, preferring either fully sunny or partially shaded locations. Ajuga can tolerate most types of soil provided it is well drained, it can be planted beneath other shrubs or placed in containers.
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. Ongoing plant maintenance within our nursery is essential, meaning some lines are pruned back at certain times of the year to encourage new growth.
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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
If you don’t want the plants to spread further by self-seeding, deadhead spent blooms towards the end of summer.
How to Water
Water ajuga plants often for the first couple of weeks then gradually reduce the frequency until the plants are established. After this they only need to be watered during particularly dry spells.
How to Plant
Ajuga tolerates full sun, but for the best appearance, plant it in partial shade in moist, well-draining soil. Dig a hole marginally larger than the root ball and position the plant before backfilling the hole with soil and compost. Leave 30-50cm between plants to allow for growth and prevent overcrowding. Firm the soil down gently with your hands and water in well.
