ajuga burgundy

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Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
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Ajuga burgundy is a stunning ground cover that brings bold colour and texture to New Zealand gardens. Known for its rich, deep burgundy foliage, this versatile perennial creates a low, spreading carpet that’s both attractive and easy to manage. If you're searching to add year-round vibrancy to your landscape, ajuga burgundy is an outstanding choice—adaptable to a range of garden settings and performing beautifully in both sun and partial shade.

Leptospermum 'Burgundy Queen'

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Leptospermum 'Burgundy Queen' is a stunning evergreen shrub admired for its profusion of double burgundy red flowers that appear from spring through summer. Its fine foliage and upright habit make it an attractive feature in any NZ garden. Hardy and resilient, it tolerates a wide range of conditions, including coastal sites. With its vibrant colour and long flowering season, 'Burgundy Queen' brings year round beauty and impact to outdoor spaces.

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From $20.63

Suited to regions: All regions

Plant type: Shrubs

Height: 2.50 m

Spread: 2.00 m

Flowering time: Spring, Winter

Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind

Garden uses: Hedging, Living areas, Parks, Ponds, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen

Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native, Riparian

A Liquidambar 'Burgundy' specimen tree with dark red autumn foliage.

Liquidambar styraciflua 'Burgundy'

Liquidambar ‘Burgundy’ is a magnificent deciduous tree known for its rich, long lasting autumn foliage in deep burgundy to purple tones. Its star shaped green leaves provide fresh summer coverage before turning into a dramatic seasonal display. This hardy, fast growing variety thrives in NZ gardens and is perfect for large landscapes, avenues, and feature plantings. Liquidambar ‘Burgundy’ delivers year round structure and spectacular seasonal colour.

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From $387.55

Suited to regions: All regions

Plant type: Trees

Height: 15.00 m

Spread: 8.00 m

Garden uses: Parks, Specimen

Garden styles: Alpine, Japanese, Mediterranean

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Why Choose Ajuga Burgundy for Your Garden?

Ajuga burgundy isn’t just a feast for the eyes; it’s also exceptionally hardy. This robust ground cover tolerates foot traffic, suppresses weeds, and thrives in less-than-ideal soils, making it perfect for underplanting, edging paths, or filling bare spots beneath trees and shrubs. The burgundy-toned leaves create a dramatic contrast with green lawns and lighter plants, while blue flower spikes emerge in spring and early summer to attract pollinators.

Looking for a specific variety? Ajuga 'Burgundy Lace' offers a similar striking foliage colour, with a beautifully scalloped leaf edge and dense, mat-forming growth. It's an excellent alternative or addition to traditional ajuga burgundy selections.

Using Ajuga Burgundy in Your Landscape

Ajuga burgundy is wonderfully versatile in a range of planting schemes. Use it to create living mulch beneath specimen trees or shrubs, soften paving, or add definition to mixed perennial beds. Its compact habit makes it ideal for containers and shady courtyards too. Because of its weed-smothering abilities, it’s a favourite for low-maintenance garden designs, offering lasting impact with minimal effort.

Complement the bold colour palette of ajuga burgundy with other burgundy-featured plants such as Agonis Burgundy, whose fine-leaved foliage brings height and movement, or Cordyline Design-a-Line Burgundy, which adds architectural linearity and a cohesive style to your planting plan. For a touch of native drama, Leptospermum 'Burgundy Queen' delivers vibrant blooms, or try the lush, low-growing Grevillea Gaudichaudii (Grevillea x gaudichaudii) for contrast and pollinator appeal.

Growing and Caring for Ajuga Burgundy

Ajuga burgundy is forgiving and easy to grow, perfect for both beginner gardeners and seasoned plant lovers. Plant in well-drained soil, and water regularly during establishment. Once settled, it can handle periods of dryness and requires only occasional attention—prune back runners if necessary, and divide clumps every few years to maintain density.

Regularly pairing ajuga burgundy with complementary foliage plants can help your garden sing with texture and colour throughout the year. With its unmatched resilience, year-round appeal, and versatility, ajuga burgundy remains one of the top choices for New Zealand gardens.

Explore our wider range of ground covers and discover how Ajuga 'Burgundy Lace' and other beautiful plants can transform your outdoor spaces with elegance and ease.

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