Remove all packaging straight away. Check the compost and water thoroughly if dry, then place the plants outdoors in a sheltered position or in a greenhouse.
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Ajuga
'Black Scallop'
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Ajuga 'Black Scallop' is a bugle with a wonderfully polished sense of drama, forming a low, evergreen carpet of very glossy, dark, near-black leaves. Each scalloped leaf catches the light with a subtle sheen, giving Ajuga 'Black Scallop' a rich, almost lacquered appearance that makes surrounding greens look fresher and pale flowers brighter. In spring, short spikes of deep blue flowers rise above the foliage, a cool contrast that suits the plant beautifully. Compact, spreading and quietly theatrical, Ajuga 'Black Scallop' is ideal for gardeners who like ground cover with a little more attitude than usual.
Plant Ajuga 'Black Scallop' in moist but well-drained soil, in sun or partial shade, where it can weave neatly between perennials, edge paths or soften bare patches beneath shrubs. Its dark foliage looks especially striking with lime-green heucheras, silver-leaved plants, pale spring bulbs and white or blue flowers, creating a border with depth and polish. It is also very useful in containers, where its creeping habit can spill gently around taller companions. Evergreen, glossy and pleasingly easy to place, Ajuga reptans 'Black Scallop' is a smart little performer with year-round style and excellent garden manners.
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Check each plant’s specifications. Hardy perennials can remain outdoors, while half-hardy and tender varieties should be kept frost-free until the risk of frost has passed.
Plant within a month, preferably sooner. Choose a suitable position, remove weeds and loosen the soil thoroughly, adding compost or well-rotted organic matter where needed.
Gently remove the plant from its pot and plant with the root ball level with the soil surface. Firm gently, water well and add a plant label.
Water regularly until established and whenever the soil feels dry during spring and summer. Feed container-grown plants fortnightly during active growth to encourage healthy flowering.
- Botanical name
- Ajuga reptans 'Black Scallop' ('Binblasca'ᴾᴮᴿ)
- Flower colour
- Blue, purple
- Established height
- 10cm-20cm
- Established spread
- 20cm-30cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
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Clump-forming
Upright
Spreading - Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Near-black, purple, green
- Mouse resistant
- Yes
- Plant size
- 9cm root ball
- Plant spacing
- 9 plants per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- Yes
- Position
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Sheltered
Exposed - Rabbit resistant
- Yes
- RHS Award (AGM)
- Yes
- Scented
- Yes
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
- Free draining
- Soil type
-
Loam
Sandy
Stony
Multipurpose compost
Loam-based compost - Suitable for
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Pots
Large containers
Borders
Gravel gardens
Wildlife gardens
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens - Sunlight
-
Full sun
Partial shade - Toxicity
- No report
- Years to establish
- 1-2 years
Perfect for pots
Pollinator-friendly
Fragrant
Thrives in full sun
Perennial
Fully hardy
Packed peat-free
Drought tolerant
Low maintenance
Attracts wildlife
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