Ajuga 'Silver Carpet'

How to grow Ajuga 'Silver Carpet' in NZ

Ajuga 'Silver Carpet' grows best in part shade to full shade and prefers moist, free draining soil. Choose a cool, sheltered area where the soil stays evenly moist without becoming waterlogged. Water regularly during establishment to help it spread well. This variety performs especially well in shaded NZ beds, beneath trees, and in woodland style gardens where its silver foliage stands out beautifully.

Ajuga 'Silver Carpet' care tips

Ajuga 'Silver Carpet' is very low maintenance and flourishes with simple care. Keep the soil lightly moist during extended dry spells to maintain strong foliage colour. Remove old flower spikes after blooming and trim stray runners to keep the carpet neat. Apply mulch in spring to help retain moisture and support lush spreading growth. A gentle spring feed enhances vigour and encourages reliable year round performance.

Ajuga 'Silver Carpet' size spacing and growth rate

Ajuga 'Silver Carpet' typically grows five to eight centimetres tall and spreads up to forty to fifty centimetres wide. Space plants twenty to thirty centimetres apart for dense, even ground cover. Growth is moderate to fast in moist, shaded conditions and slower in brighter or drier areas. Once established, it forms a uniform silver carpet that suppresses weeds and adds soft colour to shaded garden spaces.

Landscaping uses for Ajuga 'Silver Carpet'

Ajuga 'Silver Carpet' is ideal for shaded borders, woodland gardens, and planting beneath shrubs or trees. Its silver foliage contrasts beautifully with green, purple, or variegated plants. Use it between stepping stones, along shaded pathways, or as a filler in mixed plantings. It pairs well with ferns, hostas, and other shade loving species, bringing a light reflective touch to low light areas and lifting the overall garden palette.

Why buy Ajuga 'Silver Carpet' from The Plant Company?

Ajuga 'Silver Carpet' from The Plant Company is grown with care to ensure vigorous spreading, strong foliage colour, and dependable performance in NZ gardens. Each plant is selected for health and vigour. The Plant Company is NZs most trusted plant nursery and provides expert guidance to help you succeed. Choosing this variety from us guarantees top quality stock that delivers lasting beauty and reliable coverage for shaded spaces.