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Looking to buy ajuga for your garden? You’re making a smart choice. Ajuga, also known as bugleweed, is a versatile groundcover that brings vibrant colour, year-round texture, and ease of care to New Zealand gardens. Whether you want a lush carpet for shady corners or are searching for a reliable plant to suppress weeds, ajuga ticks all the boxes. Our nursery offers a hand-picked selection of premium ajuga varieties that will thrive in local conditions.

Ajuga 'Catlins Giant' plants with green foliage and blue flowers growing in a garden bed.

Ajuga 'Catlins Giant'

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Ajuga 'Catlins Giant' (Bugleweed Plant) is a vigorous evergreen groundcover valued for its large glossy dark green leaves and striking blue flower spikes in spring. This robust variety performs exceptionally well in New Zealand gardens and is ideal for fast ground coverage, borders, and underplanting. Its bold foliage and spreading habit make it an excellent choice for suppressing weeds while adding texture and seasonal colour to the landscape.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Groundcover Plants
Height: 25 cm
Spread: 80 cm
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy, Shade
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Ground covering, Living areas, Parks, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas, Specimen
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern
Ajuga reptans growing as a ground cover and featuring masses of blue flowers.

Ajuga reptans

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Ajuga reptans, commonly known as Bugleweed, Common Bugle, or Carpet Bugle, forms a spreading mound of dark green leaves which often take on bronze and purple tones, particularly during cooler periods. Showy spikes of blue flowers rise above the foliage from spring through summer as it grows to 20 cm in height and 80 cm in width. Ajuga reptans is commonly used as a groundcover, included in borders, or used to transform a shady area.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Groundcover Plants
Height: 20 cm
Spread: 80 cm
Flowering time: Spring, Summer
Tolerances: Coastal
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Ground covering, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Modern, Woodland
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Ajuga 'Pink Elf' plants for sale at The Plant Company nursery featuring with elegant spikes carrying pink flowers.
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Ajuga 'Burgundy Lace' plant with colourful foliage and a blue flower.
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Ajuga 'Catlins Giant'

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Why Buy Ajuga for Your Garden

Ajuga is prized for its attractive, glossy foliage—ranging from deep purple to rich green—paired with striking blue, purple, or pink flowers in spring. This hardy perennial excels as a groundcover under trees, between shrubs, or edging paths. If your garden struggles with problem areas where grass won’t grow, ajuga fills in beautifully, tolerating both sun and shade. Its low-growing habit makes it ideal for planting en masse or weaving among other perennials and bulbs.

Plus, ajuga is low-maintenance and drought-tolerant once established, making it a perfect solution for busy gardeners or eco-friendly landscapes. With its ability to attract pollinators and resist deer, ajuga is a gardener’s favourite across New Zealand.

Discover Popular Ajuga Varieties

No single ajuga fits all needs, which is why we stock a curated collection of the most beloved ajuga cultivars. For a compact, chocolate-hued groundcover, consider Ajuga 'Chocolate Chip'. If you love a burst of colour, Ajuga 'Pink Beauty' stands out with its soft pink flower spikes, perfect for brightening shaded spots.

Want something bold and dramatic? Ajuga 'Catlins Giant' lives up to its name with extra-large leaves and deep blue flowers. Another classic option, Ajuga reptans purpurea, is treasured for its rich, purple foliage and ability to cover ground fast. Lastly, Ajuga 'Jungle Beauty' boasts lush, dense rosettes and showy flower spikes—ideal for dramatic sweeps in borders or under trees.

Tips for Planting and Caring for Ajuga

Once you’ve decided to buy ajuga, planting couldn’t be simpler. Ajuga prefers moist, well-drained soil but tolerates occasional dryness once established. Plant your ajuga in spring or autumn to help it settle before temperature extremes. Space the plants about 30cm apart, and they’ll quickly knit together to form a weed-smothering mat.

Water deeply when first planted, then only when the soil dries out. Ajuga rarely needs fertiliser—just a layer of mulch helps keep roots cool and growing strong. If the foliage becomes untidy, simply trim back in late summer. Divide crowded clumps every few years for best performance and more free plants.

Why Choose Our Nursery When You Buy Ajuga

When you buy ajuga from our New Zealand nursery, you benefit from expert-grown, healthy plants that are ready to thrive in your garden. We nurture our ajuga especially for Kiwi conditions and provide advice to ensure your groundcover flourishes. Explore our full range of ajuga varieties to find the perfect match—and order with confidence, knowing your new plants will arrive fast and in great condition.

Start transforming your landscape when you buy ajuga today and enjoy beautiful, easy-care groundcover for seasons to come.


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