Narrative Description:
A fabulous addition to the very popular Buddies series. This one provides a real dopamine hit! The iridescent dark chocolate-black foliage is a stunning foil for the spires of blue flowers. Ground-hugging and a great candidate for colourful groundcover. More compact than 'Black Scallop'.
Ideal Conditions:
Prefers full sun or partial shade, and free-draining soil or compost.
Possible Situation:
Ideal for containers on the balcony or the patio.
Accreditations /
Awards:
Resilience:
Hardy (H4 -5°C to -10°C)
Habit:
Spreading
Height x Spread / Trail:
12 x 40 cm
Features:
Attracts Wildlife
Drought Tolerant
Typical Season:
Spring
Summer
Flower Colour:
blue
Foliage Colour:
black
brown/bronze
Flowering Time:
April - June
Planting Recommendations:
Bed/Border
Container
Rockery
Prefers:
Temperature Tolerance:
A hardy plant which should survive normal winter conditions outside, especially if protected from the hardest frosts.
Plant Care:
Family:
LAMIACEAE
Genus:
Ajuga
Series:
Cultivar:
Espresso
Category:
Alpines
Recommended Pot Sizes:
Pot Spacing:
Typical time required from pot to sale:
0 weeks over Winter
0 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:
Feeding / Fertilser
(during crop time):
Feeding Frequency:
Recommended pH:
Growth Regulation PGR:
Temperature During Production:
Temperature During Transport:
Available for Delivery:
N/A
Recommended Sales Window:
N/A
Forecast Availability:
| Wk/Yr: | 35/25 | 03/26 | 13/26 | 23/26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qty: | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
Please note: this forecasted availability is a guide only. Quantities can be increased or produced earlier on request.
Common Pests:
Common Diseases:
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.