{"product_id":"princess-nadia-bugle-ajuga-tenorii-princess-nadia","title":"Princess Nadia Bugle - Ajuga tenorii 'Princess Nadia'","description":"\u003cp\u003ePrincess Nadia Bugle (\u003cem\u003eAjuga tenorii\u003c\/em\u003e 'Princess Nadia') is a petite groundcover that forms a neat mound only 15cm high and 25cm wide. Its small grey-green leaves are edged in cream and tipped purple-pink where new growth appears, and deep blue flower spikes follow in spring and summer. It is the Italian bugle, more compact and more heat resistant than common bugle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePatterned leaves all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grey-green foliage with a cream edge and purple-pink tips gives colour in every season, not only when it flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep blue flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spikes of deep blue bloom through spring and summer above the foliage mound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun or shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows from sun to shade and is more resilient in full sun than other bugles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and tidy.\u003c\/strong\u003e It stays in a neat mound, which suits small gardens and patio pots, and it needs no pruning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e It copes with cold winters, which makes it dependable across southern gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBetween pavers and along path edges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 25cm apart to soften hard edges. The small mounds knit together into a patterned carpet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnder shrubs and trees.\u003c\/strong\u003e The cream-edged foliage lights up shady ground beneath taller plants, where many groundcovers struggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 25cm spacing it fills a bed with a low, colourful cover that needs little care once it has settled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it at the foot of a taller plant in a large pot, or on its own in a small container on a patio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Princess Nadia Bugle in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sun to shade. The pink leaf colour is stronger out of full direct sun, so bright shade or morning sun gives the best effect. It is frost tolerant, and suits cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens. In hot gardens give it afternoon shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, well draining, humus-rich soil gives the best results. Dig in compost before planting and avoid sites that stay waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until established, usually around 12 weeks, and keep watering through dry periods. Apply a slow release fertiliser in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e No pruning is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Princess Nadia Bugle as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, and in 140mm pots in packs of 10. Tubes are the economical way to cover a large area, while a pack of ten gives a fuller start for a path or border. Expect a small plant at first, and a carpet within a couple of seasons at 25cm spacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants 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 groundcovers for shade in Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/top-ground-cover-options-for-in-between-steppers-easy-low-maintenance-choices\"\u003eGroundcovers to plant between pavers and steppers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ajuga\"\u003eBrowse ajuga and bugleweed\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eMore groundcover plants\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 for a groundcover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwenty-five centimetres apart. That matches the mature width, so the mounds touch and close up into a continuous cover within a couple of seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it take full sun?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is more resilient in full sun than other bugles, but the pink colour is stronger out of direct sun. In a hot position, give it shade in the afternoon and keep the soil moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It suits containers and patio pots because it stays compact. Use a quality potting mix, water regularly, and feed with a slow release fertiliser in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787162386751,"sku":"AJU-TEN-PRINCE-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67787162419519,"sku":"AJU-TEN-PRINCE-140MM-P10","price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/princess-nadia-bugle-ajuga-tenorii-princess-nadia.jpg?v=1792149223","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/princess-nadia-bugle-ajuga-tenorii-princess-nadia","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}