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Bugleweed 'Bronze Beauty' {Tray of 72 cells}
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Ajuga reptans 'Bronze Beauty' (AKA A. 'Gaiety', Bronze Improved, Carpet Bugle, Bugleherb, Blue Bugle, 'Gaiety', Sicklewort, Carpenter's Herb)
Pronunciation: ah-JOO-guh REP-tanz BRONZ BYOO-tee
Product: 71512
Shipping description: This product can be shipped to all 48 continental states

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1-9 trays: $229.47 per tray ($3.19 per plant)
10+ trays: $218.00 per tray ($3.03 per plant)
Temporarily out of stock. Expected 08/03/2026.
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Please also note: Flower and foliage colors can vary considerably depending on climate, season, sunlight, myriad other growing conditions, and photography. If this plant is new to you, or you would like a broader sense of its natural color range, please view additional photographs [here], and feel free to contact us with questions.
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 after fast spreading, low-growing ground covers with absolutely stunning variegated foliage, Bronze Beauty is definitely worth taking note of. Her purple-bronze leaves stand out as a stunning backdrop in nearly every garden.

Boasting beautiful 2-inch lilac flower spikes in early spring, Bronze Beauty will attract butterflies and is sure to be the envy of all your neighbors. She will tolerate occasional foot traffic, and is content to grow in conditions ranging from droughts to bogs. She is often seen gracing the edges of ponds, flowering beneath trees and shrubs, and even in containers.

Bronze Beauty's favorite locale will be a well-drained shady location, but she will not disappoint you in a sunny area. What you are guaranteed to get with her is a quick growing, frost hardy, absolutely irresistibly colored display of foliage and the promise of lovely flowers in spring. How can you go wrong?

Gardener Tips
Remember if you seek that metallic bronze hue from Bronze Beauty's foliage, you'll want to plant her in a sunny location; otherwise she will become more green 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
Shipping
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.
General information that applies to all plants:
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Excellent service
10/28/2020 By Elsa Mikell (GA)
Product reviewed: Bugleweed 'Bronze Beauty' {3 1/4 in. Pots min 25}

Plants were received timely and in excellent condition.
Good
07/17/2020 By Paul Bernth (GA)
Product reviewed: Bugleweed 'Bronze Beauty' {3 1/4 in. Pots min 25}

Promptly shipped arrived in excellent condition, planted following day and week latter they are doing well
The plants are beautiful
07/07/2020 By A Kay Wettstein (ID)
Product reviewed: Bugleweed 'Bronze Beauty' {3 1/4 in. Pots min 25}

So pleased with them and the wonderful service.
Ajuga
06/16/2020 By Camille Kutis (MI)
Product reviewed: Bugleweed 'Bronze Beauty' {3 1/4 in. Pots min 25}

Flowers were beautiful and in great shape!
No surprises
06/04/2020 By Lorna Filippini (WI)
Product reviewed: Bugleweed 'Bronze Beauty' {3 1/4 in. Pots min 25}

I have ordered hundreds of bare root plants over the last two years. The plants arrive in excellent condition with good root systems and well prepared for planting. All of last years plants appear to have survived and are thriving.
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