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    Ajuga reptans 'Pink Surprise'

    Also Known As

    • Bugleweed

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 4"-6"
    • W: 24"-60"

    planting zones

    • 3a-9b

    Ajuga reptans 'Pink Surprise' plant details

    Ajuga reptans 'Pink Surprise' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with bronze and green foliage. In spring blue flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Ajuga reptans 'Pink Surprise'

    Plant type: perennial groundcover
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen bronze and green
    Mature size: 24 IN - 60 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
    Flowers: blue blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Ajuga reptans 'Pink Surprise'

    USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This charming mini-carpeter (to only 6"t x 12"w) provides a mat of hand some bronze-purple foliage all year for container/rock garden/border/edger PLUS spikes of pink flowers in spring. PSh-Sh/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Ajuga reptans 'Pink Surprise' plant

    How to Grow Ajuga reptans 'Pink Surprise'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • bronze
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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