Ajuga reptans 'Rainbow'

Ajuga reptans 'Rainbow'

 - syn. A. rep. 'Tricolor'

Forms a dense mat of shiny, multi-coloured, ground-covering foliage. Leaves change colour throughout the year and range from flecks of pink, red, purple, cream and green. Blue flower spikes appear in spring and summer. A tough and resilient low growing evergreen.

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Unit Description:

100 Plants / Tray

Resilience:

Hardy

Habit:

Spreading

Flowering Time:

April - July

Height x Spread:

12 x 37 cm

Available to Order:

January - November

Recommend Sales:

January - August

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Alternative Names:

syn. A. rep. 'Tricolor'

Narrative Description:

Forms a dense mat of shiny, multi-coloured, ground-covering foliage. Leaves change colour throughout the year and range from flecks of pink, red, purple, cream and green. Blue flower spikes appear in spring and summer. A tough and resilient low growing evergreen.

Ideal Conditions:

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

Possible Situation:

Can be used in the container through summer and planted into the border or possibly raised beds for winter.

Resilience:

Hardy

Habit:

Spreading

Height x Spread / Trail:

12 x 37 cm

Features:

Attracts Wildlife

Typical Season:

Spring

Flower Colour:

blue

Foliage Colour:

Bronze

green

yellow

Flowering Time:

April - July

Planting Recommendations:

Bed/Border

Raised Bed

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:

Rainbow

Alternative Names:

syn. A. rep. 'Tricolor'

Category:

Alpines

Recommended Pot Sizes:

9cm

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 infrequent feeding (Low 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:07/2517/25
Qty:68

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

Point of Sale Material:

Midi 12cm (£6)

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.

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