This plant is available on a pre order basis and will be dispatched in the month shown in the product title. If your order contains both in stock plants and pre order plants, your order may be held until all items are available and ready to ship. If you would prefer items to be sent separately, we recommend placing separate orders.

Dispatch dates are estimates and may occasionally change slightly depending on growing conditions and plant readiness. Plants will always be sent when they are strong enough to travel and establish well.

Ajuga reptans Black Scallop is a low growing perennial valued for its rich, dark foliage and neat spreading habit. The glossy, scalloped leaves form a dense mat that helps suppress weeds, while short spikes of deep blue flowers appear in spring and early summer. It is an excellent choice for ground cover in partial shade, underplanting around shrubs, edging pathways or filling gaps where other plants may struggle. Black Scallop brings year round interest and works well in naturalistic and informal planting schemes.

Sunlight position:
Partial shade

Eventual height and spread:
Height 10 cm, Spread 40 cm

Soil type:
Moist but well drained soil

This plant is supplied as a young perennial plug around 3 to 5 cm in size. These smaller plants grow on quickly once potted and usually take around eight to twelve weeks to reach the size of a typical 9 cm pot. When your young plant arrives, unpack it straight away and water gently if the compost feels dry. Pot the plug into a small pot using fresh compost and keep the compost lightly moist while the roots establish. Once the plant has grown on and the risk of frost has passed, it can be planted into the garden where it will develop into a healthy, long lasting perennial.