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Unconditional Satisfaction GuaranteeNo Shipping Fees Above 302 Months to Decide. Returns Simplified.Ajuga Black Scallop is a hardy, low-growing perennial known for its dramatic bronze-purple scalloped foliage and springtime flower spikes of deep blue. Perfect as a ground cover in shaded borders, around paving, or in containers, it thrives with little maintenance while providing colour and texture across the seasons.
Position: light-shade Rate of Growth: medium Soil: moderate-fertile Hardiness: h5 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
This evergreen ground cover is prized for its striking, glossy bronze foliage and dense, mat-forming habit. In spring, short spikes of blue flowers rise above the foliage, adding seasonal colour and attracting pollinators. Once established, it spreads steadily without becoming invasive.
Moderate growth rate with evergreen foliage. Typically reaches around 30cm in spread and forms a dense carpet. Fully hardy (H5) in most Irish conditions.
Excellent for ground cover in shaded or partially shaded borders. Ideal for containers, underplanting shrubs, edging paths, or as part of a cottage garden scheme. Its flowers are popular with bees.
Plant in light shade with moist but well-drained soil. Space plants to allow them to spread naturally into a carpet. Tidy foliage and trim back spent flowers in late spring to encourage fresh growth.
This plant is particularly well-suited to Irelands mild, damp climate. In wetter regions, ensure soil is well-draining to prevent root issues, while foliage colour is deepest in partial shade.
facing:east
facing:west
light:light-shade
soiltype:moderate-fertile
soilmoisture:normal
growth rate:medium
foliage:evergreen
hardiness:h5
flowering:april
flowering:may
flowercolour:blue
leafcolour:bronze
size:30cm
wildlife:attractive-to-bees
gardenstyle:cottage-garden
type:herbaceous
use:low-maintenance
use:ground-cover
use:containers
