Ajuga Reptans (Burgundy Glow)

Ajuga Reptans (Burgundy Glow)

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Description

Ajuga reptans ‘Burgundy Glow’ is one of the most colourful and versatile groundcovers for damp, shaded areas. Its tri‑colour foliage — a blend of creamy white, soft pink, and deep burgundy — provides year‑round interest, while short spikes of rich blue flowers appear in spring and early summer.

Perfect for pond edges, damp borders, bog gardens, and shaded planting schemes, this hardy perennial spreads gently to form a dense, weed‑suppressing carpet. It’s especially effective at softening hard edges and adding colour beneath taller marginals and moisture‑loving perennials.


Key Features

  • Tri‑colour foliage: cream, pink, and burgundy
  • Blue flower spikes in spring
  • Excellent for damp shade and pond edges
  • Forms a dense, weed‑suppressing carpet
  • Hardy, reliable, and low‑maintenance
  • Provides colour and texture all year

Planting & Positioning

  • Planting depth: Moist soil only (not submerged)
  • Position: Part shade to full shade
  • Ideal for: Pond edges, damp borders, bog gardens, shaded planting
  • Growth habit: Low, spreading groundcover
  • Flowering period: April–June

Care & Maintenance

  • Very low maintenance
  • Remove spent flower spikes after blooming
  • Trim lightly to maintain shape
  • Keep soil consistently moist for best colour
  • Divide clumps every few years if needed

Technical Data

  • Botanical name: Ajuga reptans ‘Burgundy Glow’
  • Growth rate: Medium
  • Supplied as: Potted plant
  • Wildlife value: Good (pollinator‑friendly flowers)
  • Native status: Cultivar of a European native species

Companion Plant Suggestions 

  • Hosta ‘Patriot’ – bold variegation complements Ajuga’s tri‑colour foliage
  • Iris laevigata – upright blue flowers echo Ajuga’s bloom colour
  • Lysimachia nummularia ‘Aurea’ – golden foliage creates strong contrast
  • Oenanthe javanica ‘Flamingo’ – pink variegation pairs beautifully with Ajuga’s tones

FAQ (SEO‑Optimised)

Is Ajuga ‘Burgundy Glow’ suitable for pond edges

Yes — it thrives in moist, damp soil around pond edges but should not be submerged.

Does it spread aggressively

It spreads steadily but not invasively, forming a controlled, attractive carpet.

Does it keep its colour year‑round

Yes — the tri‑colour foliage remains decorative through all seasons.

Is it shade tolerant

Very — it performs best in partial to full shade, making it ideal for darker areas.


 

PLANT TYPE

Marginal

FLOWER COLOUR

Brown

SUN/SHADE

Full sun to part shade

NATIVE

Native

SEASON

Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter

HEIGHT MIN

100

HEIGHT MAX

180

DEPTH MIN

0

DEPTH MAX

15

SPREAD MIN

0

SPREAD MAX

0

FLOWER TIME

Jun to Aug

POT SIZE

1 Litre, 1 Litre (pack of 3), 10 Litres, 10 No. Plugs Bare Root, 3 Litres, 3 No. Medium Bare Root, 3 No. Small Bare Root, 5 Litres, 9 cm (pack of 3), 9cm, Large Bare Root, Medium Bare Root, Plug Bare Root, Small Bare Root