About
Ajuga tenorei Princess Nadia ('Piotrek01') is a low-growing evergreen perennial, reaching heights of up to 15 cm. Fresh growth features small leaves that start as a rich pink, transitioning to green edged with cream as they mature. In spring, it produces dense, upright spikes adorned with deep blue-purple flowers, followed by a second wave of blooms in summer.
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 sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Matforming
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- Patio and container plants
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Will tolerate any soil so long as there is some moisture, best in partial shade to prevent foliage scorching, but can also tolerate shade
- Pruning
- No pruning required
- Propagation
- Propagate by division, separating rooted stems
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to powdery mildews