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Ajuga reptans 'Burgundy Glow' (Bugle 'Burgundy Glow')
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.5m
Max height
Max height
1m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Ajuga reptans 'Burgundy Glow'
Other names
Bugle 'Burgundy Glow'
Genus
Ajuga Ajuga
Variety or Cultivar
'Burgundy Glow' _ 'Burgundy Glow' is a creeping, mat-forming, evergreen perennial with oblong to spoon-shaped, maroon-flushed, silvery grey-green leaves and short, spike-like whorls of two-lipped, dark blue flowers in late spring and early summer.
Ajuga reptans 'Burgundy Glow' is: Evergreen
Habit
Mat Forming, Creeping
Flower
Dark-blue in Spring; Dark-blue in Summer
Foliage
Flushed purple, Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Pest free
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Remove faded flowers stems.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Ajuga reptans 'Burgundy Glow' (Bugle 'Burgundy Glow') will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Wildflower, Wildlife
Cultivation
Will scorch in full sun, so plant in partial shade. Will tolerate poor soil and shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
North, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Ajuga reptans 'Burgundy Glow'
Other names
Bugle 'Burgundy Glow'
Genus
Ajuga Ajuga
Variety or Cultivar
'Burgundy Glow' _ 'Burgundy Glow' is a creeping, mat-forming, evergreen perennial with oblong to spoon-shaped, maroon-flushed, silvery grey-green leaves and short, spike-like whorls of two-lipped, dark blue flowers in late spring and early summer.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Mat Forming, Creeping
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Colour
Flower
Dark-blue in Spring; Dark-blue in Summer
Foliage
Flushed purple, Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Pest free
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Remove faded flowers stems.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Ajuga reptans 'Burgundy Glow' (Bugle 'Burgundy Glow') will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Wildflower, Wildlife
Cultivation
Will scorch in full sun, so plant in partial shade. Will tolerate poor soil and shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
North, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
Defra's Risk register #1
Plant name
Ajuga reptans 'Burgundy Glow' (Bugle 'Burgundy Glow')
Common pest name
tomato thrips
Scientific pest name
Ceratothripoides brunneus
Type
Insect
Current status in UK
Absent
Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)
3
Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)
3
General biosecurity comments
Thrips present in Africa; the Caribbean and parts of Asia; frequently intercepted in the UK. Can cause significant damage to tomatoes and other crops in countries where it is present. Europe wide PRA will consider its potential to establish and cause damage.
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Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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| Light: | Partial Shade | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | North, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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