Ajuga 'Metallica Crispa'

How to grow Ajuga 'Metallica Crispa' in NZ

Ajuga 'Metallica Crispa' grows best in part shade to full shade and prefers moist, free draining soil. Plant it in a cool, sheltered position where the soil stays evenly moist without becoming waterlogged. Water regularly during establishment to help the plant settle and spread. This variety is well suited to NZ’s shaded borders, woodland gardens, and spaces beneath shrubs or trees where its foliage can truly stand out.

Ajuga 'Metallica Crispa' care tips

Ajuga 'Metallica Crispa' is low maintenance and flourishes with simple care. Keep the soil lightly moist during extended dry spells to maintain vibrancy in the foliage. Remove spent flower spikes after blooming to keep the carpet tidy. Trim back wandering runners to maintain an even mat. Apply a layer of mulch in spring to promote moisture retention and encourage healthy spreading growth through the season.

Ajuga 'Metallica Crispa' size spacing and growth rate

Ajuga 'Metallica Crispa' grows to around eight to ten centimetres tall and spreads up to sixty centimetres wide. Space plants twenty to thirty centimetres apart to create a dense, even ground cover. Growth is fast in shaded, moist conditions and moderate in drier or brighter spots. Once established, it spreads readily through runners, forming a thick, textured carpet that suppresses weeds effectively and adds bold foliage colour.

Landscaping uses for Ajuga 'Metallica Crispa'

Ajuga 'Metallica Crispa' is ideal for shaded borders, planting beneath trees, and adding texture to woodland gardens. Its metallic crinkled foliage creates dramatic contrast and pairs beautifully with ferns, hostas, and silver toned plants. Use it between stepping stones, along shaded pathways, or as a ground level filler in mixed plantings. This hardy variety adds year round structure, colour depth, and visual interest to low light garden spaces.

Why buy Ajuga 'Metallica Crispa' from The Plant Company?

Ajuga 'Metallica Crispa' from The Plant Company is grown with care to ensure vigorous spreading, richly coloured foliage, and reliable performance in NZ gardens. Each plant is selected for strong health and quality. The Plant Company is NZs most trusted plant nursery and provides expert advice to help you achieve great results. Choosing this variety from us guarantees top grade stock that enriches shaded garden areas with long lasting colour and texture.