Overview
Ajuga x hybrida 'Jungle Beauty Improved' is a matforming herbaceous perennial in the genus Ajuga, part of the Lamiaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Ajuga x hybrida 'Jungle Beauty Improved' grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and neutral 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.
About
Ajuga x hybrida 'Jungle Beauty Improved' is a matforming herbaceous perennial cultivar of the Ajuga genus, known for its spreading, rhizomatous growth and evergreen foliage. This cultivar thrives in partial shade and prefers sheltered positions with fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. It is hardy to UK zone H7 and is suitable for use in cottage and informal gardens, wildflower meadows, wildlife gardens, and as ground cover on banks and slopes. The plant produces whorled, two-lipped flowers in short spikes during summer and autumn, adding seasonal interest.
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
- Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Ajuga x hybrida 'Jungle Beauty Improved' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Matforming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Wildflower meadow, Wildlife gardens, Low Maintenance, Banks and slopes, Flower borders and beds, Ground cover
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Ajuga x hybrida 'Jungle Beauty Improved'
- Propagation
- Division
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildew
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Ajuga x hybrida 'Jungle Beauty Improved'?
Ajuga x hybrida 'Jungle Beauty Improved' prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Ajuga x hybrida 'Jungle Beauty Improved' need?
Ajuga x hybrida 'Jungle Beauty Improved' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Ajuga x hybrida 'Jungle Beauty Improved' hardy in the UK?
Ajuga x hybrida 'Jungle Beauty Improved' 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 x hybrida 'Jungle Beauty Improved'?
Division.
