About
Ajuga reptans 'Petite Parakeet' ('Petpar' PBR) is a compact, evergreen perennial that reaches a height of approximately 10 cm. Its foliage is a vibrant golden color, which transitions to shades of orange as the plant ages. From spring to summer, it produces upright spikes adorned with purple-blue flowers. This variety is well-suited for shady borders and works effectively as ground cover or in pots and containers.
About the genus
Ajuga primarily consists of spreading, rhizomatous perennials that feature appealing evergreen leaves, with annuals being a rare occurrence. The plants produce whorled, two-lipped flowers that cluster in short spikes.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full shade, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, North-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Matforming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- Up to 10cm
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in moist but well drained soil in part sun to full shade. Will tolerate almost any soil as long it is moist and rich in humus. Will scorch in full sun. Excellent for ground cover and will spread quickly, Has the potential to become a nuisance in some areas
- Pruning
- No pruning required
- Propagation
- Propagate by division in late Autumn or early Spring every two years
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to powdery mildews