Ajuga 'Princess Nadia'
Compact and colourful woodland plant
Grown by Jack
Hereford
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Ajuga 'Princess Nadia'
- This quick-growing woodland evergreen forms a carpet of attractive leaves that emerge rosy pink and mature to green with a creamy margin. In spring you'll see dense spikes of deep blue-purple flowers
- Blooms throughout May and June
- A shade tolerant, low maintenance plant which needs no pruning
- Grows to just 15-20cm high and spreads up to 60cm
- The ideal groundcover plant for path edging or underplanting trees, Ajuga is equally happy in a pot or a border
- Ajuga's late spring flowers are highly beneficial to bees and other pollinating insects, earning it RHS Plants for Pollinators status
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Ajuga 'Princess Nadia' grows well in pots with regular watering during dry spells.
How big does it get?
Ajuga 'Princess Nadia' typically reaches a mature height of 15 cm and a spread of 30 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Ajuga 'Princess Nadia' prefers a sheltered spot in partial to full shade.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Ajuga 'Princess Nadia' prefers moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
Ajuga 'Princess Nadia' needs about 2.5 centimetres of water per week, keeping the soil evenly moist.
Will this plant need pruning?
Ajuga 'Princess Nadia' does not strictly need pruning, but regular deadheading will encourage more flowering. Cut the plant back to the base in late autumn or early spring.
How hardy is this plant?
Ajuga 'Princess Nadia' is fully hardy (H6), tolerating temperatures down to -15°C to -20°C. It is robust and grows reliably in all regions of the UK.
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