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Bugleweed 'Burgundy Glow' {Tray of 72 cells}
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Ajuga reptans 'Burgundy Glow' (AKA Creeping Carpet Bugle, Sicklewort, Carpenter's Herb, Burgundy Lace, Bugleherb)
Pronunciation: ah-JOO-guh REP-tanz BUR-gun-dee GLOH
Product: 100335
Shipping description: This product can be shipped to all 48 continental states

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1-9 trays: $213.84 per tray ($2.97 per plant)
10+ trays: $203.15 per tray ($2.82 per plant)
Temporarily out of stock. Expected 07/20/2026.
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NOTE: This product ships from a location that requires extra lead time. Orders placed by 10am EST on Thursday will usually ship early the following week. This product can be pre-ordered if out-of-stock. Orders cannot be changed or cancelled after Wednesday of the week before shipment. Please be sure to study the next paragraph below to understand the size of these small plants and avoid unmet expectations.
These plants are grown in a 10" x 20" tray (view sample). Size of the cells in a 72-cell tray: depth 2.35" x 1.625" x 1.625". Volume: 4 cubic inches. View samples of all cell sizes.
If you are looking for magnificent contrasting colors, Burgundy Glow is the perfect variegated Ajuga for you. The foliage on Burgundy Glow ranges from mint-green, to ivory, to a burgundy/salmon shade and the 6-inch flower spikes that shoot up from mid-spring to early summer are a rich indigo blue beckoning butterflies to dine in your garden.

While Burgundy Glow thrives in a well-drained, full shade location, you'll note she can be flexible: tolerating full sun and even light foot traffic as well. If you have an area under trees that needs a hardy plant, this is the perfect choice. Of course you might fall in love with the ever-evolving foliage colors and opt to replace an entire turf yard with this creeper. Should you do so, you'll be rewarded in early spring with new growth in shades of white, green, pink and even rose hues. As the season wears on, she'll often shift to lots of greens and whites or roses and greens. The real clincher is when autumn dawns and most yards die, her leaves turn a lovely shimmering bronze and remain semi-evergreen throughout the winter. You will be the envy of all your neighbors with a constant display of color. Because she is frost hardy, spreads so quickly, and doesn't pose any real threat to larger perennials, many people find they enjoy experimenting with Burgundy Glow in borders, under shrubs, as an edging or in other areas where they wish to have a prolific ground cover.

Remember if you seek that rich burgundy hue from Burgundy Glow's foliage, you'll want to plant her in a sunny location; otherwise she will become greener in color.
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General information about Ajuga (Bugleweed):
Ajuga reptans (commonly called Bugleweed) is noted for her striking range of foliage, colors, and textures. In mass plantings, the blanket of blue flowers is simply stunning. Because of her attractive tri-color foliage and spikes of blue flowers in spring, she is a frequent choice for planting under roses. Superb at choking out weeds, Ajuga creates a mat of semi-evergreen to evergreen, foliage that remains attractive all year round. She is also sought out because it is one of the few groundcovers that will grow under walnut trees. Growing Ajuga under trees offers gardeners who prefer not to mow under them because of the danger of large root systems a lovely solution to covering their ground. Because Ajuga will grow in shady areas, she is a terrific option for spots where grasses often fail to thrive. This makes her a perfect choice to replace turf grass, and even for growth on banks, slopes, and under shrubs. This is a plant most gardeners won’t do without.

Things to Note
The foliage color will be less vibrant in areas with no direct sunlight. For example, the Black Scallop and Bronze Beauty will be greener and the Burgundy Glow will have less burgundy.

Be aware that variegated cultivars such as Black Scallop are hybridized or sports and occasionally she will revert. Watch out for any emerging green shoots. Immediately weed any such shoots out since they are much more vigorous than the variegated plant and will take over the clump.

To avoid crown rot It is critical for Ajugas to be planted with the crown (top of the root mass) slightly ABOVE ground level so water will not pool over the roots.

Speaking of foliage, keep in mind that the more direct sun Ajuga receives the more depth of color her foliage maintains. Plants such as Black Scallop or Bronze Beauty will become more green and Burgundy Glow will be less burgundy with less sunlight.

Interesting Fact
The leaves and young shoots of Ajuga cultivars are edible (but a bit bitter) and add contrasting color to salads.
Specifications
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If you are more than a one-day ship away, we do not recommend shipping this plant during the heat of summer (July-August). Although our shipments are expedited (at most three days in transit), this plant tends to suffer more than average plants when shipped during hot weather (sometimes melting into mush).

You may order them, but understand that we will not replace or refund should any perish. (more)

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Care
If desired, in order to rejuvenate the foliage, cut it back to the ground after flowering. Mow large areas of bugleweed with a lawn mower; however, in small patches, trim plants back with pruning shears or a weed trimmer.
Does well in full shade, but its best foliage color is in part-sun locations (at least 3-4 hours of sun per day). Tolerates full sun in southern zones with ample moisture. Prefers loamy, well-drained soil but tolerates moderately dry ones. Avoid situations where it is wet for extended periods.

Do not plant Ajuga too deep, the very top of the root is best left above soil level. Do not overwater, let the top 2" of soil dry out before watering. Do not let it stay bone dry for extended periods, but Ajuga likes air to reach their roots and too much water hampers that.
In areas where spreading is not desired, trim back the runners before they take root or prune ruthlessly once a year.
Requires good drainage.
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I have a problem hillside in my yard and have tried several different plants in an attempt to stop the erosion problem I have. The ground gets partial sun and tends to be a hard clay soil. Everything else bit the dust but these are doing great and look very... Read full review >
Awesome plants!
05/08/2016 By Sharon Wright
Product reviewed: Bugleweed 'Burgundy Glow' {flat of 18 Pots - 3 1/4 in}

Plants arrived in excellent condition, beautifully packed and VERY full and lush! They are grown in such a way that the plants intertwine you can't even see the pots. The colors are lovely and look great in my garden. I can hardly wait for them to fill in... Read full review >
Super satisfied!
05/01/2016 By Catherine Chimento
Product reviewed: Bugleweed 'Burgundy Glow' {flat of 18 Pots - 3 1/4 in}

Plants came beautifully packaged, in perfect condition. So nice I ordered a second batch! I can tell already that each one that I have put in the ground is thriving. Thank you
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04/29/2016 By Robert Graue
Product reviewed: Bugleweed 'Burgundy Glow' {flat of 18 Pots - 3 1/4 in}

Ordering was easy online and there were full instructions and information on all of the plants. Plants arrived on time, well packaged, and in good shape.
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03/31/2016 By James Padgett
Product reviewed: Bugleweed 'Burgundy Glow' {flat of 18 Pots - 3 1/4 in}

planted we will wait and see hope they take
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