{"product_id":"austral-bugle-ajuga-australis","title":"Austral Bugle - Ajuga australis","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAustral Bugle (Ajuga australis)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustral Bugle is our own native ajuga - rosettes of soft green leaves topped with spires of true-blue to purple flowers through spring and summer. A tough, pretty ground cover that belongs in every native and cottage garden alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌱 Why Gardeners Love Austral Bugle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eTrue blue-purple spires\u003c\/strong\u003e - upright flower spikes over months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eAustralian native\u003c\/strong\u003e - the local answer to exotic bugleweed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eBee and butterfly friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e - native pollinators visit constantly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eLow spreading habit\u003c\/strong\u003e - dense cover to about 20cm high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ \u003cstrong\u003eAdaptable\u003c\/strong\u003e - sun or shade, sand or clay, frost or drought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏡 How to Use Austral Bugle in Your Garden\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eNative ground cover\u003c\/strong\u003e - the 140mm pack of ten carpets a bed quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eBush garden edges\u003c\/strong\u003e - softens paths through native plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eRockeries\u003c\/strong\u003e - tucks between stones with easy grace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEasy Planting \u0026amp; Care Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade; flowers best with some sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30-40cm apart for cover within a season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Planting Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Autumn or spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering \u0026amp; Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water to establish, then occasional drinks. Trim spent spikes for tidiness; little else required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e❔ FAQs About Austral Bugle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it differ from exotic ajuga?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTaller flower spikes, softer green foliage and true native credentials - it supports local pollinators the imports never evolved with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it invasive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo - it spreads gently into a patch and stays polite, unlike some running exotic ground covers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrost tolerance?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery good - it grows naturally from coastal heath to inland slopes and handles hard frosts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":54741396947263,"sku":null,"price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54741396980031,"sku":null,"price":489.95,"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","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/austral-bugle-ajuga-australis","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}