About
Ajuga reptans 'Pink Surprise' is a low-maintenance evergreen perennial that creates dense mats of wide, shiny green foliage, which displays hints of purple and bronze in its early growth stages. In mid to late spring, it produces upright spikes adorned with tubular flowers in a soft lilac pink hue.
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
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.5-1 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Thrives in any moist but well-drained soil in partial shade; will also tolerate full shade. Leaves may scorch in too much sun
- Pruning
- No pruning required
- Propagation
- Propagate by division, separating rooted stems in early summer
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to powdery mildews