Overview
Ajuga reptans 'Catlin's Giant' is a matforming herbaceous perennial in the genus Ajuga, part of the Lamiaceae family, with semi evergreen foliage. It typically grows around 0.1-0.5 metres tall and 0.5-1 metres wide, reaching full size in around 2-5 years. Ajuga reptans 'Catlin's Giant' grows best in full shade and partial shade, and tolerates clay and loam soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, wildflower meadow, wildlife gardens, low maintenance, banks and slopes, flower borders and beds and ground cover. It is native to Europe.
About
Ajuga reptans is commonly known as bugle, blue bugle, bugleherb, bugleweed, carpetweed, carpet bugleweed, and common bugle, and traditionally as St. Lawrence plant.
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About the genus
Ajuga, also known as bugleweed, ground pine, carpet bugle, or just bugle, is a genus of flowering plants in the Ajugeae tribe of the mint family Lamiaceae. Over 60 species of annual or perennial, mostly herbaceous plants are known. They are native to Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Ajuga
- Sunlight
- Full shade, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Clay, Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Ajuga reptans 'Catlin's Giant' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Matforming
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.5-1 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Wildflower meadow, Wildlife gardens, Low Maintenance, Banks and slopes, Flower borders and beds, Ground cover
- Native to
- Europe
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Ajuga reptans 'Catlin's Giant'
- Cultivation
- Prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial to full shade; tolerant of clay soils; can spread rapidly to form dense mats.
- Pruning
- Cut back after flowering to maintain compact growth and encourage fresh foliage.
- Propagation
- Division, separating rooted stems
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildews
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Ajuga reptans 'Catlin's Giant'?
Prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial to full shade; tolerant of clay soils; can spread rapidly to form dense mats.
Where is the best place to plant Ajuga reptans 'Catlin's Giant'?
Ajuga reptans 'Catlin's Giant' prefers full shade and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Ajuga reptans 'Catlin's Giant' need?
Ajuga reptans 'Catlin's Giant' grows best in clay and loam soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
How do I prune Ajuga reptans 'Catlin's Giant'?
Cut back after flowering to maintain compact growth and encourage fresh foliage.
How big does Ajuga reptans 'Catlin's Giant' grow?
Ajuga reptans 'Catlin's Giant' reaches a height of 0.1-0.5 metres and a spread of 0.5-1 metres. It takes around 2-5 years to reach full size.
Is Ajuga reptans 'Catlin's Giant' hardy in the UK?
Ajuga reptans 'Catlin's Giant' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Ajuga reptans 'Catlin's Giant'?
Division, separating rooted stems.
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