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Princess Nadia Ajuga - 1 Gallon
SKU:
2096755
$12.99
- Showy variegation: cream‑purple leaves with glowing pink edges, followed by royal blue flower spikes.
- Compact, cushion‑forming habit—about 2–3 in. tall, slowly spreading to ~24 in. wide.
- Light rebloom in late summer extends color; non‑aggressive compared with common ajuga.
- Easy‑care, herbaceous groundcover that’s deer/rabbit resistant and great for borders, containers, and small spaces.
Princess Nadia Ajuga (Ajuga tenorii ‘Piotrek01’, PP31,028) brings multi‑season interest with candy‑striped foliage—rosy‑pink new growth maturing to green with creamy margins—then a spring show of royal‑blue flower spikes, with a bonus light rebloom later in the season. Its tight, cushion‑like clumps stay well‑behaved, making it an excellent living mulch for edges, path joints, and containers. Grow in full to partial sun and moist, well‑drained, organically rich soil for best color and consistent performance.
Plant Description
A compact, herbaceous carpet bugle forming dense, cushion‑like clumps of variegated foliage; royal blue flower spikes rise above the leaves in spring, often with a light repeat later.
Foliage & Color
Cream‑purple leaves edged glowing pink on new growth; mature leaves settle into green with creamy margins for a bright, multi‑tone groundcover effect.
Flowers & Bloom Time
Spring bloom of abundant, upright blue flower spikes; in many climates a light rebloom occurs in late summer for extended seasonal color.
Habit & Size
Typically 2–3 in. tall and ~24 in. wide at maturity; controlled, cushion‑forming clumps stay neat and non‑aggressive versus broader‑spreading ajugas.
Sun & Exposure
Full sun to partial sun; in warmer inland sites, provide afternoon shade to protect foliage color and reduce stress.
Water & Soil
Keep soil moderately and evenly moist in organically rich, well‑drained conditions; avoid waterlogged crowns by ensuring good drainage and air movement.
Hardiness
USDA Zones 4–9; reliable performance across a wide climate range.
Special Features
Deer and rabbit resistant; compact habit for small spaces; useful for erosion control on gentle slopes and as a weed‑suppressing living mulch.
Landscape Uses
Groundcover under shrubs and small trees, edging along walks, between stepping stones, mixed patio containers, and small‑space color bands.
Care & Maintenance
Water regularly the first season to establish; thereafter, water as needed to keep soil evenly moist. Groom spent flower spikes after bloom; divide or thin mats if overcrowded to maintain airflow.
Spacing & Planting
Space about 24 in. on center for cohesive, non‑gappy coverage. Plant slightly high in well‑drained soil and mulch lightly to conserve moisture.
Patent
U.S. Plant Patent PP31,028.
- Showy variegation: cream‑purple leaves with glowing pink edges, followed by royal blue flower spikes.
- Compact, cushion‑forming habit—about 2–3 in. tall, slowly spreading to ~24 in. wide.
- Light rebloom in late summer extends color; non‑aggressive compared with common ajuga.
- Easy‑care, herbaceous groundcover that’s deer/rabbit resistant and great for borders, containers, and small spaces.
Princess Nadia Ajuga (Ajuga tenorii ‘Piotrek01’, PP31,028) brings multi‑season interest with candy‑striped foliage—rosy‑pink new growth maturing to green with creamy margins—then a spring show of royal‑blue flower spikes, with a bonus light rebloom later in the season. Its tight, cushion‑like clumps stay well‑behaved, making it an excellent living mulch for edges, path joints, and containers. Grow in full to partial sun and moist, well‑drained, organically rich soil for best color and consistent performance.
Plant Description
A compact, herbaceous carpet bugle forming dense, cushion‑like clumps of variegated foliage; royal blue flower spikes rise above the leaves in spring, often with a light repeat later.
Foliage & Color
Cream‑purple leaves edged glowing pink on new growth; mature leaves settle into green with creamy margins for a bright, multi‑tone groundcover effect.
Flowers & Bloom Time
Spring bloom of abundant, upright blue flower spikes; in many climates a light rebloom occurs in late summer for extended seasonal color.
Habit & Size
Typically 2–3 in. tall and ~24 in. wide at maturity; controlled, cushion‑forming clumps stay neat and non‑aggressive versus broader‑spreading ajugas.
Sun & Exposure
Full sun to partial sun; in warmer inland sites, provide afternoon shade to protect foliage color and reduce stress.
Water & Soil
Keep soil moderately and evenly moist in organically rich, well‑drained conditions; avoid waterlogged crowns by ensuring good drainage and air movement.
Hardiness
USDA Zones 4–9; reliable performance across a wide climate range.
Special Features
Deer and rabbit resistant; compact habit for small spaces; useful for erosion control on gentle slopes and as a weed‑suppressing living mulch.
Landscape Uses
Groundcover under shrubs and small trees, edging along walks, between stepping stones, mixed patio containers, and small‑space color bands.
Care & Maintenance
Water regularly the first season to establish; thereafter, water as needed to keep soil evenly moist. Groom spent flower spikes after bloom; divide or thin mats if overcrowded to maintain airflow.
Spacing & Planting
Space about 24 in. on center for cohesive, non‑gappy coverage. Plant slightly high in well‑drained soil and mulch lightly to conserve moisture.
Patent
U.S. Plant Patent PP31,028.
