Ajuga reptans | Blue Containers in the garden A well-known but old vintage

A well-known but old vintage style annual that is perfect for the edge of path or border with solid spikes of creamy-white scented flowers all through summer and autumn

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as they are given as love tokens

so partial shade will be fine

The illustrations include elegant Chinese watercolours and hand coloured engravings dating from 1819-1912

Ajuga reptans | Blue Containers in the garden A well-known but old vintageThe Bugle is such a popular plant in the garden! I think it's because they are such a reliable semi evergreen groundcover in the shade. This one is lovely with its dark blue spikes borne in Spring and into summer, adding a rich colour under the deciduous and evergreen trees alike. They grow 20 cm tall and 40 cm wide, and do spread in the right conditions, which means they enjoy moist soil to keep them growing well. Add compost at the beginning of the