Ajuga 'Jungle Beauty' ^Sale

Ajuga reptans 'Jungle Beauty'
Carpet Bugle

Description:
Low-growing, evergreen groundcover known for its striking foliage. The leaves are dark green with metallic or purple overtones, sometimes showing bronze highlights, creating a dramatic effect in gardens. It produces short spikes of small blue flowers in spring to early summer, which attract bees and other pollinators. This cultivar forms dense mats that help suppress weeds.

Height:

5–10cm
Width:

30–45cm (spreads via runners)

Position:

Full sun to part shade (tolerates more sun in cooler climates; prefers some shade in hot regions)

Soil:

Well-drained, fertile soil; tolerates clay and sandy soils; can handle occasional dampness but not waterlogged conditions

Uses:

• Groundcover in borders and rock gardens
• Underplanting for trees and shrubs
• Garden pathways and edging
• Container planting for trailing effect
• Erosion control on small slopes

Care Tips:

• Keep soil moist during establishment; drought-tolerant once established.
• Apply slow-release fertilizer in spring for healthy growth.
• Trim back after flowering to maintain compact form and remove dead foliage.
• Divide clumps every 2–3 years in spring or autumn to rejuvenate growth and spread.
• Generally pest-free; watch for aphids and fungal leaf spot in humid conditions.
• Mulch lightly to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

We have made every effort to display as accurately as possible the grade and quality of the plant in the images. 

Plants are subject to availability; there is a slight possibility the plants can be sold before your order is processed. In this instance we can offer a refund or credit and let you know when more plants become available.