Ajuga reptans 'Catlin's Giant'

Ajuga reptans 'Catlin's Giant'

Attractive perennial which forms a vigorous mound of giant, leaves that are tinged in deep-purple. Blue flower spikes up to 30cm tall appear in spring.

Price: £30.50 (Excluding VAT at 20%)

Unit Description:

50 Plants / Tray

Resilience:

Hardy

Habit:

Mound Forming

Flowering Time:

April - July

Height x Spread:

25 x 37 cm

Available to Order:

January - November

Recommend Sales:

January - August

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Consumer Information

Narrative Description:

Attractive perennial which forms a vigorous mound of giant, leaves that are tinged in deep-purple. Blue flower spikes up to 30cm tall appear in spring.

Ideal Conditions:

Ideal for any conditions, but with free draining soil or compost.

Possible Situation:

Ideal for the border or container.

Accreditations /
Awards:

RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM)

Resilience:

Hardy

Habit:

Mound Forming

Height x Spread / Trail:

25 x 37 cm

Features:

Attracts Wildlife

Typical Season:

Summer

Flower Colour:

blue

Foliage Colour:

Bronze

green

Flowering Time:

April - July

Planting Recommendations:

Bed/Border

Container

Prefers:

Full Sun

Part Sun

Shade

Temperature Tolerance:

A hardy plant which should survive normal winter conditions outside, especially if protected from the hardest frosts.

Plant Care:

Cultural Information

Family:

LAMIACEAE

Genus:

Ajuga

Species:

reptans

Cultivar:

Catlin's Giant

Category:

Hardy Perennials

Recommended Pot Sizes:

11cm

1Ltr

Pot Spacing:

Leave enough room so that foliage does not overlap within crop time.

Typical time required from pot to sale:

12 weeks over Winter

8 weeks in Spring / Summer

Based on producing a finished pot size of 1L for plug products and 2L for liner products. (*)

Growing Media / Irrigation / Water Capacity:

Free draining - keep evenly moist

Feeding / Fertilser
(during crop time):

NPK balanced feeding

Feeding Frequency:

Requires normal/regular feeding (Standard EC)

Recommended pH:

Standard 5.0 to 5.5

Growth Regulation PGR:

Due to the current approval situation, please contact your PGR provider

Temperature During Production:

Cool crop 4 - 12°C

Temperature During Transport:

12-16°C

Availability

Available for Delivery:

January - November

Recommended Sales Window:

January - August

Forecast Availability:

Wk/Yr:03/2513/2523/2533/25
Qty:51193

Please note: this forecasted availability is a guide only. Quantities can be increased or produced earlier on request.

Point of Sale Material:

Midi 12cm (£2.9)

P&D Susceptibility

Common Pests:

Two Spotted Mite

Common Diseases:

Botrytis

Downy Mildew

Leaf Spots

Powdery Mildew

Rhizoctonia

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Additional Notes (*):

All information provided is based on producing a default finished pot size of 1L for our plug products, and 2L for 7cm and 9cm liner products. For alternative pot sizes please adjust cultural notes accordingly.

Finishing times - Based on average estimated climatic and environmental conditions, and are for guidance purposes only.

Temperature – These conditions assume a protected ornamental growing environment. Recommended growing is generally above 5°C.

Feeding – Does not specify controlled release or liquid fertiliser application. This choice will depend on your conditions, requirements and preferences – please contact your fertiliser consultant for suitable products to meet your requirements.

Growing media and pH – Is shown for guidance purposes only - please contact your growing media consultant for suitable growing media to meet your requirements.



Disclaimer

This information is for guidance purposes only and is based upon our own growing environment and experience during trials. It is wise to use your own knowledge about your growing conditions and local environment in order to make informed cultural decisions.

Qty Discounts Available

  • for orders over 50 trays + additional discounts when placed 16 weeks in advance

Min Order 10 Trays

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