Grow Well Guides

Ajuga

Ajuga, also known as Bugleweed, is a versatile ground cover plant that adds a touch of lush greenery to your garden. With vibrant foliage and low-maintenance qualities, Ajuga is a fantastic choice for enhancing your outdoor space.

Planting Calendar

Summer
Autumn
Winter
Spring

Ajuga can be planted from spring and into autumn.

Prepare

Ajuga is a perennial quick growing ground cover and can be grown in borders, on banks and flower beds or even in pots. They look particularly great when planted beneath trees in a woodland setting. Dark blue flowers are produced on masse in late spring to summer.

Position

Ajuga can grow in the sun or shade but does need some protection from the hot midday sun as it may scorch the leaves.

Soil

When planted into the ground Ajuga prefesr a free-draining soil that is rich in organic matter. To improve the organic content in your soil, break up the soil and add Kings Compost and Kings Sheep Pellets then mix together well. When growing in containers, plant into Kings Container mix. This mix contains Saturaid, which helps with moisture retention in the soil.

Plant

When planting into the ground, ensure the plants is well watered then, gently tap the plant out of its pot. Dig a hole twice the depth and width of the plant’s root ball. Mix Kings Compost into your existing soil at a 50/50 ratio, add Kings Sheep Pellets then mix together. Backfill the hole with this soil, so that when planted the top of the plant’s roots sit level with the surrounding ground. Firm the soil down gently and water in well with Aquaticus Organic Garden Booster. In heavier clay soils, where drainage is likely to be an issue, plant onto a raised mound and sprinkle Gypsum Clay Breaker into the bottom of the hole, this helps slowly condition the soil and help to break down the clay. When planting into containers plant into Kings Container Mix, as this has water retention crystals in it, which will help in keeping the soil moist.

Care

Watering

Water well during dry periods, water slowly to allow water to sink down to the root zone.

Feeding

For strong healthy roots and plants, apply monthly applications of Aquaticus Organic Garden Booster, from Spring through to the end of Autumn, this encourages root growth and increases the microbial activity in the soil. Monthly applications of Kings Sheep Pellets will help with soil conditioning and plant health

Protecting

In humid conditions Ajuga can be affected by powdery mildew.

Spraying

Spray with Kiwicare Organic Super Sulphur to help reduce the risk of powdery mildew.

Pruning

Remove old faded flower heads.

Expert Tip

Ajuga can be propagated by dividing the off shoots that are produced on runners.

Frequently Asked Questions