Ajuga reptans 'Burgundy Glow' is a variegated garden form of bugle, a British native wild flower. It forms an evergreen mat of spoon-shaped leaves in silvery green suffused with deep wine-red, and from late spring to early summer it carries short spikes of deep blue flowers.

'Burgundy Glow' at a glance

Botanical name Ajuga reptans 'Burgundy Glow'
Common name Bugle, carpet bugle
Plant type Low, evergreen, carpeting perennial
Height and spread About 15 cm tall in flower, spreading 50–100 cm
Flowers Deep blue, in short upright spikes, May and June
Position Part shade (tolerates full shade)
Soil Moist clay or loam, any pH; dislikes drying out
Pond depth None – damp soil, not water
Hardiness RHS H7 – very hardy (below -20°C)
Native to Garden form of the UK native bugle

Is 'Burgundy Glow' a pond plant?

No. It is ground cover for damp pond edges and the margins of bog gardens, not a water plant. Plant it in moist soil above the water line. Part shade suits it best and prevents leaf scorch.

Does it spread?

Yes. It spreads quickly by surface runners to form ground cover and can wander into lawns or neighbouring plants, so give it room or trim the runners.

Is it good for wildlife?

Yes. It is on the RHS Plants for Pollinators list, and the flowers benefit bees, butterflies and hoverflies.

Which size should I buy?

Bare-root plants (7 cm, 9 cm, 1 litre and 3 litre) arrive without a pot or compost and are the most economical way to plant a group. Potted plants (9 cm, 1 litre and 3 litre) arrive growing in our peat-free compost and give a faster display. Packs of 3 come in 7 cm, 9 cm, 1 litre and 3 litre bare-root sizes and cost less per plant. The 2x Pot & Compost option is two plants supplied with pots and compost.

Pond depth: 0cm

Light: Part shade

Hardiness: Hardy

Height and spread: 10 - 20cm tall, 50 - 100cm wide

Planting and flowering months are shown in the calendar under the photos.

Bare root (7 cm, 9 cm, 1 litre, 3 litre): plants sent without a pot or compost, ready to plant straight away. The most economical way to plant a group.

Potted (9 cm, 1 litre, 3 litre): plants growing in our recycled, peat-free compost made in Lincolnshire. Larger sizes give a faster display.

Pack of 3 (7 cm bare-root, 9 cm bare-root, 1 litre bare-root, 3 litre bare-root): three plants of the chosen size at a lower price per plant.

2x Pot & Compost: two plants supplied with pots and compost.

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