Ajuga reptans ‘Friends Cordial Canary’ (vinarița, bugleweed) – covor decorativ spectaculos

Ajuga reptans ‘Friends Cordial Canary’ is a modern and highly decorative variety of Ajuga, valued for its bright foliage in shades of lime yellow, light green, and golden highlights, which instantly brightens shaded areas of the garden. It quickly forms a dense and compact carpet, ideal for ground cover, low borders, planters, or planting under trees and shrubs.

In spring, the plant is complemented by flower spikes in blue-violet shades, which beautifully contrast with the light-colored foliage.

🌿 Botanical characteristics:
• Full name: Ajuga reptans ‘Friends Cordial Canary’
• Common name: bugleweed
• Family: Lamiaceae
• Plant type: perennial, creeping, ground cover
• Mature height: approximately 10–15 cm | Spread: up to 40–60 cm
• Leaves: lime yellow, light green, sometimes with golden highlights
• Flowers: blue-violet, arranged on compact vertical spikes

🌞 Growing conditions:
• Light: partial shade, bright shade, or gentle morning sun
• Soil: moderately fertile, well-drained, slightly moist
• Watering: moderate; prefers slightly moist soil without excess water
• Frost tolerance: down to about -20°C, no special protection needed
• Maintenance: minimal – light trimming after flowering keeps a compact appearance

🌸 Flowering period: April – June, depending on climate and location

🌱 Benefits and uses:
• Ideal for ground cover in partially shaded areas
• Intensely colorful decorative foliage throughout the season
• Striking contrast between leaves and flowers
• Suitable for borders, planters, or under trees
• Hardy plant, easy to maintain

📦 Note: The plant may be delivered with or without flowers, depending on the season and development stage. Foliage color intensity may vary depending on light and temperature. Specimens may show minor leaf imperfections, normal for this type of plant and its transport.

📏 Height including pot: approx. 25 cm