Ajuga reptans 'Multicolour'

How to grow Ajuga reptans 'Multicolour' in NZ

Ajuga reptans 'Multicolour' grows best in part shade to full shade and prefers moist, well drained soil. Choose a sheltered location where the soil stays cool and holds moisture without becoming waterlogged. Water regularly during establishment to help the plant settle and spread. This variety suits NZ’s cooler shaded garden areas and is excellent for planting beneath trees, around shrubs, or in spots where turf struggles to grow.

Ajuga reptans 'Multicolour' care tips

Ajuga reptans 'Multicolour' is low maintenance and rewards simple care. Keep the soil lightly moist during long dry periods to maintain its colourful foliage. Remove spent flower spikes and trim wandering runners to keep the carpet neat. Apply mulch in spring to help retain moisture and promote lush growth. A gentle feed in early spring enhances foliage vibrancy and supports healthy spreading.

Ajuga reptans 'Multicolour' size spacing and growth rate

Ajuga reptans 'Multicolour' grows to around ten centimetres tall and can spread up to sixty centimetres wide as it forms a dense ground cover. Space plants twenty to thirty centimetres apart for full coverage. Growth is fast in moist, shaded sites and moderate in brighter or drier areas. Once established, it spreads readily through runners, creating a thick, colourful mat that effectively reduces weed growth.

Landscaping uses for Ajuga reptans 'Multicolour'

Ajuga reptans 'Multicolour' is perfect for shaded borders, woodland gardens, and underplanting beneath shrubs or trees. Its variegated foliage brings brightness and texture to dim spaces and pairs beautifully with ferns, hostas, and other shade loving plants. Use it between stepping stones, along pathways, or as a filler in mixed plantings. This versatile ground cover brings layered colour and reliable year round appeal to shaded garden areas.

Why buy Ajuga reptans 'Multicolour' from The Plant Company?

Ajuga reptans 'Multicolour' from The Plant Company is grown with care to ensure vibrant foliage, strong spreading growth, and dependable performance in NZ conditions. Each plant is selected for health and vigour. The Plant Company is NZs most trusted plant nursery and provides expert guidance to help your plants thrive. Choosing this variety from us ensures top quality stock that brings long lasting colour and easy care coverage to your garden.