Ajuga 'Chocolate Chip'
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Garden-ready Plant in a 9cm Pot
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Ajuga 'Chocolate Chip'
- One of the loveliest mat-forming plants out there, 'Chocolate Chip' impresses with both its chocolatey purple-green foliage and lush blue blooms.
- An excellent pick for ground cover, this plant will help suppress weeds and look fabulous while doing so.
- Highly popular with bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects, 'Chocolate Chip' most definitely makes a worthwhile addition to wildlife gardens.
- Low-maintenance and versatile, this plant wants for very little by way of ongoing aftercare. You can just sit back, relax and look at those stunning flowers.
What to expect
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, this ajuga can be grown in a container.
How big does it get?
This plant reaches a height of just 15cm and a spread of up to 1.5m.
How much sunlight does this need?
This plant grows best in partial shade, whilst also growing well in full shade.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
This ajuga grows best in moist but well-drained soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
Water this plant regularly while establishing and during hot, dry spells thereafter.
Will this plant need pruning?
No pruning is needed for this ajuga.
How hardy is this plant?
Ajuga 'Chocolate Chip' is hardy throughout most of the UK even in severe winters (H6), withstanding temperatures down to -20°C.
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