{"title":"Ajuga (Bugleweed)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAjuga, or bugleweed, is the groundcover that closes over bare shaded soil in a season and then holds it. Rosettes of glossy bronze, purple, chocolate or variegated leaves spread by runners into a mat 10cm to 30cm high, and in spring every rosette sends up a spike of blue flowers that bees work hard. This range has six forms of Ajuga reptans and the Australian native austral bugle. Every plant is delivered Australia wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose an ajuga\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChoose by leaf colour and by how much ground you need to cover. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/carpet-bugle-ajuga-reptans-catlins-giant\"\u003eCatlin's Giant\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003cem\u003eAjuga reptans\u003c\/em\u003e 'Catlin's Giant') has the largest leaves, bronze-purple and up to 15cm long, on a mat about 30cm high and 80cm across, with tall blue spikes, so it covers the most ground per plant. Purple leaf bugle is the classic dark form at about 15cm. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chocolate-chip-bugleweed-ajuga-reptans-chocolate-chip\"\u003eChocolate Chip\u003c\/a\u003e is the smallest, a 10cm mat of narrow chocolate-brown leaves for between pavers and at the front of a border. Burgundy Glow mixes cream, pink and burgundy in each leaf and brightens a shady spot, and Tuff n Tidy is a compact, tough green-bronze selection. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/austral-bugle-ajuga-australis\"\u003eaustral bugle\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003cem\u003eAjuga australis\u003c\/em\u003e) is the Australian native, a clumping plant to 25cm with soft green leaves and purple-blue flowers, for native and bush gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere ajuga works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePart shade to full shade, with morning sun giving the best leaf colour and flowering; in hot afternoon sun the leaves scorch. It is the plant for the ground under trees and shrubs, the shaded side of a house, slopes that need holding, the gaps between stepping stones, and the front of a woodland or cottage border. Ajuga grows in every capital city and takes the frosts of Canberra and the tablelands without complaint; in Brisbane and the subtropics plant it in the coolest, shadiest ground you have and expect it to rest through a humid summer. It belongs with our other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003egroundcover plants\u003c\/a\u003e and the plants in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003eplants for partial shade\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and spacing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in autumn or spring into soil improved with compost, and mulch lightly between plants until they close over. Space Catlin's Giant 40cm to 50cm apart, the mid-sized forms 30cm, and Chocolate Chip 20cm to 25cm; at those spacings a bed is covered in one growing season. Water twice a week through the first summer. Ajuga spreads by surface runners, so a mowing strip or a path edge keeps it where you want it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare basics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnce established ajuga needs water only in long dry spells, a light feed in spring, and the spent flower spikes trimmed or mown off in late spring to keep the mat tidy. Lift and replant rosettes from the edge of a clump to fill gaps or start a new area; they root within weeks. Crown rot can strike in wet, humid conditions with poor airflow: thin the mat and improve drainage. Our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-ground-cover-plants-for-shade\"\u003eground cover plants for shade\u003c\/a\u003e places ajuga among the alternatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs ajuga invasive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt spreads by runners within a bed and can creep into a lawn, but it is not a declared weed in Australia and is easily pulled. Edge the bed and it stays put.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes ajuga grow in full sun?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn cool climates with moist soil, yes. Elsewhere the leaves scorch in afternoon sun; morning sun and afternoon shade is the ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan ajuga handle foot traffic?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight, occasional traffic between stepping stones, yes. It is not a lawn substitute for a path that is walked every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does ajuga flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpring, with spikes of blue or purple-blue flowers 15cm to 30cm tall for several weeks. Bees and native bees visit them heavily.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chocolate-chip-bugleweed-ajuga-reptans-chocolate-chip","title":"Chocolate Chip Bugleweed - Ajuga reptans 'Chocolate Chip'","description":"\u003cp\u003eChocolate Chip Bugleweed (\u003cem\u003eAjuga reptans\u003c\/em\u003e 'Chocolate Chip') is the miniature form of a well known groundcover, and the size is the point. It sits about 10cm high and spreads to roughly 45cm, with narrow bronze to chocolate leaves and short spikes of deep blue flowers in spring. Planted 25cm apart it knits into a low, even carpet that suppresses weeds without swamping the plants around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow enough to plant past, not through.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 10cm it edges a path or a bed without spilling over the paving and needing constant clipping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour from the leaf.\u003c\/strong\u003e The bronze foliage holds all year and deepens in cold weather, so the bed reads as planted even out of flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlue spring flowers for bees.\u003c\/strong\u003e Short violet blue spikes stand above the mat for weeks and are worked hard by bees and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt copes with difficult ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e Poor soil, damp soil and frost all sit within its tolerance, which is a rare combination in a groundcover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 25cm apart for a dense carpet. At that spacing the runners close the gaps within two growing seasons, and weeds struggle to get a start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single row at 25cm along a path gives a soft, low finish that does not need cutting back off the pavers every few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries, slopes and retaining walls.\u003c\/strong\u003e The creeping habit binds loose soil on a bank, and it grows in the shallow pockets of a rockery or spills over a low wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing chocolate chip bugleweed in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade gives the best leaf colour and healthiest growth. It takes morning sun happily, and full sun only where summers are mild and the soil stays moist. This is a plant for warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens: frost hardy, and not a candidate for tropical humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy. It tolerates poor soil and ground that stays damp, which makes it useful under a downpipe or along the low edge of a bed. Air movement matters more than soil quality, because a still crowded position invites crown rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly through the first summer while the runners spread, then it asks for little beyond a soak in a long dry spell. A light dressing of complete fertiliser in early spring keeps the leaf colour strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shear the spent flower spikes off after the spring display to tidy the mat and encourage fresh growth. Lift and replant any thin patches in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes as tube stock and as 140mm plants in packs of ten. Tubes are the value option: each is a small rooted plant that spreads to about 45cm, so roughly sixteen cover a square metre at 25cm spacing. The 140mm packs give a visible result in the first season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall plants travel well, though a few outer leaves may mark in transit. Plant into weed free, mulched ground and water daily for the first fortnight. Expect the runners to start moving within three to four weeks, and a closed carpet by the second spring. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-ground-cover-plants-for-shade\"\u003eThe best groundcovers for shaded beds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eCompare the groundcover range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-perfect-edging-plants-landscape-your-perfect-garden\"\u003eChoosing edging plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003ePlants for rockeries and slopes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many plants do I need per square metre?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout sixteen at 25cm spacing. You can stretch to 30cm apart when covering a large area, provided you can wait an extra season for the carpet to close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it take foot traffic?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight and occasional only, such as stepping between pavers. It is not a lawn substitute and will not recover from a regular walking route or from children playing on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe toxicity of ajuga to cats and dogs is not well documented, so we do not list it as pet friendly. Treat it as a plant to keep pets from grazing on, as you would most ornamentals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":45714151833919,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":13.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140134949183,"sku":null,"price":173.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Chocolate-Chip-Bugleweed-Ajuga-reptans-Chocolate-Chip.png?v=1766222737"},{"product_id":"ajuga-catlins-giant-ajuga-reptans-hybrid","title":"Ajuga Catlins Giant - Ajuga reptans hybrid","description":"\u003cp\u003eAjuga Catlin's Giant (\u003cem\u003eAjuga reptans\u003c\/em\u003e 'Catlin's Giant') is the groundcover to reach for when a shaded bed needs covering quickly. It sits about 25cm high and spreads to roughly 80cm across, carrying bronze purple leaves noticeably larger than those of common ajuga. Deep blue flower spikes stand clear of the mat through spring. Planted 30cm apart it knits into continuous cover in a single season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt covers ground quickly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Runners root as they travel, so a 30cm grid fills in within one growing season rather than three.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe foliage does the work.\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaves are broad, glossy and bronze purple all year, which is more than most groundcovers offer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt copes with damp soil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wet feet tolerant, so the low corner that stays soggy for days after rain is fair game.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy and low maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e It takes cold southern winters unprotected and asks very little once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBees and butterflies use it.\u003c\/strong\u003e The spring spikes are a genuine nectar source, not just decoration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover under trees and shrubs.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 30cm apart in a staggered grid. Shade and root competition defeat most alternatives here, and a closed mat suppresses weeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single row at 30cm centres gives a soft 25cm high edge, holding its colour through winter when little else does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and rockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e On a shaded slope, 30cm spacing gives even cover and binds loose soil. Leave room, because it travels past where you planted it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Ajuga Catlin's Giant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade to full shade suits it best, and a little morning sun deepens the bronze without scorching it. This is a plant for cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens, frost hardy enough for Melbourne, Canberra, Adelaide and the tablelands. In humid tropical and subtropical gardens it tends to rot through summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, humus rich ground gives the strongest growth, so work compost through the bed first. It handles heavy soil and periodic wet better than almost any other groundcover, though not permanent standing water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the soil damp for the first two months while the runners take hold, then water weekly through summer. A light complete fertiliser in early spring covers the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shear the spent flower spikes off once spring finishes. Every second or third year, lift and divide congested clumps, and trim runners that stray into lawn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is sold as tube stock and in 140mm pots in packs of ten. Tubes are small, usually a rosette or two with runners just beginning, and they are the sensible choice for a large bed because ajuga establishes fast regardless of starting size. The 140mm plants arrive fuller and give visible cover sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing low and compact it travels well, though a few outer leaves may bruise in transit and are best trimmed off on arrival. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect roots to move within a fortnight in warm weather, then the gaps to close over one season. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-ground-cover-plants-for-shade\"\u003eChoosing ground cover plants for shaded beds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eBrowse the full groundcover range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ground-covers-for-low-maintenance-gardens\"\u003eLow maintenance ground covers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bee-and-butterfly-plants\"\u003ePlants that attract bees and butterflies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThirty centimetres apart in a staggered grid. At that spacing the runners meet and the bed reads as solid cover within a season, without paying for plants to cover ground it would have reached anyway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it take over the garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt spreads by runners and will keep going if nothing stops it, lawn included. A hard edge, a path, or a trim twice a year keeps it in place, and stray pieces pull out easily by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need shade, or will it grow in sun?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart shade is ideal and full shade is fine. It will grow in morning sun, but hot afternoon sun in an inland or Mediterranean garden scorches the leaves and thins the mat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51639025631551,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":13.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140062695743,"sku":null,"price":174.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Ajuga-Catlins-Giant-Ajuga-reptans-hybrid.jpg?v=1766223094"},{"product_id":"purple-leaf-bugle-ajuga-reptans-purpurea","title":"purple leaf bugle - Ajuga reptans purpurea","description":"\u003cp\u003ePurple Leaf Bugle (\u003cem\u003eAjuga reptans\u003c\/em\u003e 'Purpurea') is the groundcover for the shady, damp corner where grass gives up. It runs into a dense mat about 15cm high, each plant spreading to around 60cm, with glossy bronze purple leaves and blue purple flower spikes standing about 25cm above the mat in spring. Frost hardy, tolerant of wet feet and content in poor soil, it is a rare set of tolerances in one small plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt smothers weeds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Runners knit into a continuous mat, and a closed mat leaves very little bare ground for weed seed to reach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring flower spikes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue purple spikes stand about 25cm above the mat and are worked hard by bees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt takes wet ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e Damp soil that rots most groundcovers suits it, so it earns its place at the bottom of a slope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast and affordable cover.\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted at 30cm centres it closes over within a season, so a large area is realistic in tubes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 30cm apart for a dense mat. That spacing closes over in one growing season, and planting closer only wastes plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetaining walls and slopes.\u003c\/strong\u003e The mat binds soil on a bank and softens the top of a low wall. On a slope, stagger the rows at 30cm rather than planting in straight lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders, rockeries and paving.\u003c\/strong\u003e It edges a path neatly and takes occasional foot traffic, so it suits the gaps between steppers in a low traffic area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing purple leaf bugle in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade to full shade, with morning sun acceptable. Hot afternoon sun scorches the leaves and bleaches the purple out of them. It suits cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens, and is frost hardy, so cold districts are no obstacle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost any soil, including poor and heavy ground. It is one of the few groundcovers that accepts wet feet, though it runs fastest in soil with compost worked through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water twice weekly for the first six weeks, then weekly through summer. It is not drought tolerant, and a long dry spell in sun will thin the mat. A light feed of complete fertiliser in early spring is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shear or mow the spent flower spikes off after flowering to tidy the mat. Because it spreads by runners it will creep into a lawn, so cut a clean edge each spring and lift the strays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo sizes are grown: tubes, and 140mm pots in packs of ten. Tubes are young rooted plants, small but quick to run once in the ground, and the sensible choice for covering a large area. The 140mm plants are more established and already spreading, worth the difference when you want cover in the first season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth travel well, since the foliage is low and the root plug holds together. Plant within a few days of arrival at 30cm spacing, water in, and keep the soil moist while the runners establish. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-ground-cover-plants-for-shade\"\u003eThe best groundcover plants for shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eBrowse the groundcover range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-retaining-walls\"\u003ePlants for retaining walls and slopes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-full-shade\"\u003ePlants for full shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many plants do I need per square metre?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 30cm spacing you need about eleven plants per square metre. A pack of ten covers a little under a square metre and closes over within a season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it take over the garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt spreads by surface runners, so it will creep into a lawn or an adjoining bed if nothing stops it. A hard edge, or an annual pass with a spade in spring, keeps it where you want it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in full sun?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt survives in sun in cool gardens with reliable moisture, but the leaves scorch and the colour bleaches under hot afternoon sun. Part shade to full shade gives the best foliage and the densest mat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51639026417983,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140062859583,"sku":null,"price":174.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100434809151,"sku":null,"price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/purple-leaf-bugle-Ajuga-reptans-purpurea.png?v=1766223097"},{"product_id":"ajuga-tuff-n-tidy-ajuga-reptans-hybrid","title":"Ajuga ‘Tuff n Tidy’ - Ajuga reptans hybrid","description":"\u003cp\u003eAjuga 'Tuff n Tidy' (\u003cem\u003eAjuga reptans\u003c\/em\u003e hybrid) is the carpeting groundcover for a bed you would rather not weed every fortnight. It sits about 15cm high and spreads to 60cm across, lifting blue and purple flower spikes to roughly 25cm in spring. This selection was chosen for heat and humidity tolerance, so it holds together through a warm wet summer where older ajugas thin out. Planted 30cm apart it closes into a dense weed suppressing carpet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt smothers weeds.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 30cm spacing, about eleven plants to the square metre, the runners knit into continuous cover and leave little bare soil for weed seed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring flower spikes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue and purple spikes stand clear of the foliage for several weeks, and bees and butterflies work them steadily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, heat tolerant, drought tolerant once established and content in poor soil, which few ornamental groundcovers manage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun or part shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun suits cooler gardens and afternoon shade suits warmer ones, so it also works under open trees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 30cm apart in a staggered grid and expect full cover within a season. Under trees or along a fence line, it does the job a lawn cannot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single row at 30cm softens a path edge and never needs clipping. The spikes give a few weeks of colour, then it returns to quiet green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlopes, walls and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Runners root as they travel, binding loose soil on a batter and spilling over a retaining wall. It also works as an underplanting around a potted tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Ajuga 'Tuff n Tidy' in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e It suits cool temperate, warm temperate, subtropical and Mediterranean gardens. Full sun gives the tightest growth in the south, but in subtropical districts give it morning sun and afternoon shade to cut the risk of rot in humid weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any reasonable garden soil works, including poor ground, provided water moves through it. Standing moisture is the one thing it will not forgive, so on clay raise the bed and work compost through before planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water twice a week for the first two months, then only in dry spells. A light dose of complete slow release fertiliser in early spring is enough for the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shear the spent flower spikes after the spring flush to keep the mat flat. If a patch thins, lift rooted runners and replant them into the gap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is sold as tube stock and in 140mm pots in packs of ten. Tubes are small young plants with a developing root system, and they are the sensible choice for a large area because you need a lot of them. The 140mm pack gives you established rosettes that begin running within weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGroundcovers travel well because they sit low in the box, though light leaf bruising is normal. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/top-plants-for-ground-cover-a-guide-to-greenery\"\u003eChoosing the right groundcover for your garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eBrowse the full groundcover range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ground-covers-for-low-maintenance-gardens\"\u003eLow maintenance groundcovers compared\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-perfect-edging-plants-landscape-your-perfect-garden\"\u003eEdging plants for a clean garden line\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many plants do I need per square metre?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the recommended 30cm spacing you need about eleven plants for each square metre. Stretch it to 40cm if you are happy to wait a second season for the gaps to close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it take foot traffic?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight and occasional traffic only. It is not a lawn substitute, so run steppers through anywhere people walk regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it spread where I do not want it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt creeps by surface runners rather than seed, so a spade run along the edge once or twice a year keeps it in bounds. A path or hard border stops it outright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is frost hardy and holds its foliage through cold winters, though growth stalls until the soil warms in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51639027302719,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140062957887,"sku":null,"price":188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Ajuga-Tuff-n-Tidy-Ajuga-reptans-hybrid.png?v=1766223101"},{"product_id":"carpet-bugle-ajuga-reptans-catlins-giant","title":"Carpet Bugle - Ajuga reptans 'Catlin's Giant'","description":"\u003cp\u003eCarpet Bugle (\u003cem\u003eAjuga reptans\u003c\/em\u003e 'Catlin's Giant') is the groundcover to reach for when you want a bed floor that suppresses weeds and still looks deliberate. It runs to about 30cm high and 80cm across, with large bronze purple leaves that hold their colour year round, and in spring it throws up tall spikes of blue flowers. It spreads fast enough to close a bed in a season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt closes gaps quickly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Runners root as they go, so a planting at 30cm spacing knits into a continuous carpet within a season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage that earns its place.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves are much larger than common ajuga and stay bronze purple, which reads well against green shrubs and pale paving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA real flower display.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spikes of blue to purple flowers stand above the foliage in spring and bring in bees and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance and frost hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e It takes poor soil and cold winters, and needs nothing beyond a tidy up after flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 30cm apart for a dense carpet. Under deciduous trees and along shaded strips it does the job a lawn cannot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single row at 30cm softens the front of a bed and holds a clean line against a path without ever needing an edger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e It trails neatly over the rim of a bowl or trough, and works as the low layer under a taller potted feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing carpet bugle in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade to full shade gives the best leaf colour, while full sun is workable in cooler districts if the soil stays moist. This is a plant for cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens; in the tropics it is the wrong choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates poor soil but rewards a bed forked over with compost. Drainage matters more than fertility, since crowns sitting in wet soil over winter can rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the bed evenly moist through the first summer while the runners spread, then water in dry spells only. A light feed of complete fertiliser in early spring is enough for the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shear off the spent flower spikes once they brown, either by hand or with the mower set high. Lift and divide crowded patches every three or four years to keep the carpet even.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour sizes are grown: tube stock, 140mm in packs of ten, 175mm in packs of six and 200mm in packs of six. Tube stock is the value option for a large area and catches up quickly. The 175mm and 200mm plants arrive as established clumps with several crowns, which is what you want if you are planting a short edge and need it to look finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFoliage can look flattened after transit; it lifts within a week of planting. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare the range in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003egroundcover plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-ground-cover-plants-for-shade\"\u003ethe best ground cover plants for shade\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bee-and-butterfly-plants\"\u003ebee and butterfly plants\u003c\/a\u003e to extend the spring display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many plants do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 30cm spacing you need roughly eleven plants per square metre. Stretch it to 40cm if you are patient and want to cover more ground for the same money.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it take over the garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt spreads by surface runners, so it is easy to control: pull or cut the runners at the edge once or twice a year. It will creep into a soft lawn edge if you let it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I walk on it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly occasionally. It handles a footstep between steppers but not regular traffic, so it is a bed cover rather than a lawn substitute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":54737637835071,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":11.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54737637867839,"sku":null,"price":174.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54737637933375,"sku":null,"price":156.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/carpet-bugle-ajuga-reptans-catlins-giant-3a8421.jpg?v=1785940749"},{"product_id":"burgundy-glow-bugleweed-ajuga-reptans-burgundy-glow","title":"Burgundy Glow Bugleweed - Ajuga reptans 'Burgundy Glow'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBurgundy Glow Bugleweed (\u003cem\u003eAjuga reptans\u003c\/em\u003e 'Burgundy Glow') is a creeping groundcover grown for its foliage first and its flowers second. It sits only 20cm high and spreads to about 60cm, with leaves marbled in cream, pink and grey green that hold their colour all year. In spring, short spikes of blue purple flowers stand above the mat and the bees find them within days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree colours in one leaf.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream, dusty pink and green variegation gives a planted bed permanent interest, not just a few weeks of bloom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt closes gaps quickly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Runners root as they travel, so plants set 30cm apart knit into a continuous mat within a season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers that feed bees and butterflies.\u003c\/strong\u003e The spring spikes are short lived but genuinely useful to pollinators, which matters in a small garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery little upkeep.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, happy in poor soil and tolerant of humidity, it needs no more than a shear after flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover under trees and shrubs.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 30cm apart for a dense cover. It is one of the better options for the dry shade beneath established plantings, where lawn gives up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single row along a path softens the edge and stays low enough that it never needs cutting back off the paving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e It spills over stone and fills pockets between plantings, and in a courtyard it covers ground a larger plant would swamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Burgundy Glow Bugleweed in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade gives the best leaf colour and the most reliable results. It is at home in cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens, and it is frost hardy. In hot inland and humid subtropical positions, keep it out of afternoon sun or the foliage scorches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Poor soil is tolerated, but it wants moisture and drainage together. Work compost through the bed before planting and mulch lightly between plants until they meet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water twice a week through the first summer, then weekly in dry spells. A light dressing of complete fertiliser in early spring keeps the variegation bright; heavy feeding makes it leggy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shear off the spent flower spikes once they brown. Every second or third year, lift and divide crowded patches, and slice through runners at the edge of the bed to keep the spread where you want it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes as tube stock or in 140mm pots sold in packs of 10. Tubes are small, usually a rosette or two, and are the value choice for covering a whole bed once the runners start. The 140mm plants are already spreading and give a visible result straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGroundcovers travel well because they are compact, though a little leaf bruising in transit is normal. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003egroundcover range\u003c\/a\u003e for other spreading options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead about \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-ground-cover-plants-for-shade\"\u003ethe best ground cover plants for shade\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare low \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003erockery plants\u003c\/a\u003e for stone and slope planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGet ideas from \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/border-brilliance-low-growing-plant-ideas\"\u003elow growing border planting\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThirty centimetres apart in a staggered grid. That closes into solid cover in one growing season and leaves each plant enough room to root down properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it take foot traffic?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOccasional stepping is fine, but it is not a lawn substitute. Use it beside stepping stones rather than under them, and keep it off the route the kids and the dog actually take.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it spread where I do not want it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt travels by surface runners, so it will creep into lawn and neighbouring beds if left alone. A pass with a spade around the edge once a year keeps it honest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":54738026004799,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":11.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54738026037567,"sku":null,"price":187.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/burgundy-glow-bugleweed-ajuga-reptans-burgundy-glow-bc7923.jpg?v=1785940706"},{"product_id":"austral-bugle-ajuga-australis","title":"Austral Bugle - Ajuga australis","description":"\u003cp\u003eAustral Bugle (\u003cem\u003eAjuga australis\u003c\/em\u003e) is the Australian native answer to the imported ajugas usually sold as groundcover. It forms low rosettes of soft green leaves about 25cm high and 40cm across, then sends up short spikes of blue to purple flowers through spring. Frost hardy, drought tolerant and content in poor soil, it carries a lot of resilience for a plant this small.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA groundcover that actually flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The purple blue spikes stand clear of the foliage in spring, which most evergreen groundcovers never manage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy in the poor stuff.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows in thin, gravelly and unimproved soil where richer beds are not worth building.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative food for bees and butterflies.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowers are worked steadily through spring, and it belongs in a garden built for local wildlife.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow enough to plant under things.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 25cm it sits beneath shrubs and around tree bases without competing for the view.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 30cm apart, which works out at around eleven plants per square metre. At that spacing the rosettes knit into continuous cover within two seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single row along a path edge softens the line and stays low enough that it never needs cutting back off the paving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and dry banks.\u003c\/strong\u003e The drought tolerance and shallow root system suit pockets between rocks and the top of a bank where water runs off quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Austral Bugle in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens and handles frost without protection. In hot dry inland gardens give it afternoon shade, which keeps the leaves from crisping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining ground of almost any quality. It does not need improving, and a rich wet bed is more likely to rot the crowns than grow better plants. Mulch lightly between plants until they meet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer to establish the root system, then only in long dry spells. A light application of native fertiliser in early spring is all the feeding it wants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shear off the spent flower spikes once they brown to keep the planting tidy. Lift and divide crowded clumps every few years in autumn or early spring to refresh the cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is sold in two sizes, tube and a 140mm pack of ten. Tubes are small, young and the sensible choice for a large area, since a groundcover planted at 30cm centres adds up quickly. The 140mm plants are already established rosettes and close the ground about a season sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect little visible change for the first month while roots move out, then steady spread through the first warm season. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/top-plants-for-ground-cover-a-guide-to-greenery\"\u003eChoosing the right groundcover\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eBrowse the groundcover range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eExplore Australian native plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/transform-your-lawn-with-native-plants\"\u003eReplacing lawn with native planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many plants do I need per square metre?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 30cm spacing, about eleven plants covers a square metre. Wider spacing still works, it simply takes another season for the rosettes to meet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I walk on it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly occasionally. It is a planted groundcover rather than a lawn substitute, so it takes the odd step between beds but not regular traffic or play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it take over the garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It builds outward slowly from the crown rather than running, so it stays where it is planted and is easy to lift and divide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it handle frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is frost hardy and grows well in cool temperate districts, where the foliage simply slows through winter and picks up again in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":54741396947263,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54741396980031,"sku":null,"price":363.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/austral-bugle-ajuga-australis-969cd6.jpg?v=1785940602"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/collections\/carpet-bugle-ajuga-reptans-catlins-giant-3a8421.jpg?v=1791098160","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/collections\/ajuga.oembed","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}