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Bugle rampant 'Catlin's Giant'. Les feuilles arrondies se chevauchent en touffe, leurs bords courbes tournés dans divers sens. Des tons violets et argentés se partagent les feuilles, avec des nervures foncées sur leur surface. Des côtes et des creux profonds créent une texture nette sur la surface des feuilles. Les feuilles couvrent le cadre, avec des ombres dans les espaces qui les séparent. La vue du feuillage montre les feuilles superposées et leurs angles bien distincts.
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Bugle 'Catlin's Giant'

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Creeping Bugle ‘Catlin's Giant’: 25 cm high and 30 cm spread, sun to partial shade. Blue flowers in May-June. Zone 3; choose a soil compatible with its moisture needs.

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Sun to partial shade
Life cycle
Hardy perennial
Hardiness
Zone 3

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Common nameBugle 'Catlin's Giant'
FamilyLamiaceae
GenusBugle
Speciesreptans
CultivarCatlin's Giant
TypeHardy perennial
Botanical nameBugle

The silhouette of 'Catlin's Giant' creeping bugleweed (Ajuga 'Catlin's Giant') adds dimension to garden compositions. The foliage offers shades of green, best highlighted among different textures. The usual flowering period is May-June. Its size of 25 cm by 30 cm makes it suitable for groundcover and border edging, without encroaching on neighboring plants.

To plant 'Catlin's Giant' creeping bugleweed, look for the following exposure: sun to partial shade and suitable soil (kept moist, Ordinary). For 'Catlin's Giant' creeping bugleweed, regularly check the soil around the root ball: it should remain fresh. Water at the base when the surface begins to dry and adjust watering according to rainfall; this exposure (sun to partial shade) does not eliminate the need for water. A spacing of about 30 cm between centers is a starting point, to be adjusted according to observed vigor. The indicated hardiness level is zone 3, to be evaluated according to your garden conditions.

To maintain the appeal of 'Catlin's Giant' creeping bugleweed after it has finished flowering, remove dry flower stalks and limit any stolons that extend beyond the intended area. Bugleweed spreads into neighboring low-growing plants; maintain separation from small clumps that it might cover. For companion planting, consider perennial geraniums, echinaceas, and campanulas in varieties with similar needs. The flowering period (May-June) and spread of 30 cm will serve as guides for arranging other plants around this one.

Bugle rampant 'Catlin's Giant'. Les feuilles arrondies se chevauchent en touffe, leurs bords courbes tournés dans divers sens. Des tons violets et argentés se partagent les feuilles, avec des nervures foncées sur leur surface. Des côtes et des creux profonds créent une texture nette sur la surface des feuilles. Les feuilles couvrent le cadre, avec des ombres dans les espaces qui les séparent. La vue du feuillage montre les feuilles superposées et leurs angles bien distincts.

Planting guide

From planting to establishment.

Best planting time Spring after the thaw or early autumn, allowing time for the roots to settle before the severe cold.
Propagation Division of clumps. Growing from seed does not guarantee that a named cultivar will be true to type.
Growing method
Creeping Bugle ‘Catlin's Giant’: Spring after the thaw or early autumn, allowing the roots to establish before the severe cold. For Creeping Bugle ‘Catlin's Giant’, regularly check the soil around the root ball: it must remain moist. Water at the base when the surface begins to dry and adjust watering according to rainfall; this exposure (sun to partial shade) does not eliminate water needs. The bugle spreads near low-growing plants; maintain separation from small clumps it could cover.

Soil and care

The right care,at the right time.

Soil pH

Acid; general botanical group indication

Care level

Regular maintenance

Watering

For Bugleweed 'Catlin's Giant', regularly check the soil around the root ball: it should remain moist. Water at the base when the surface starts to dry, and adjust watering based on rainfall; this exposure (sun to partial shade) does not eliminate the need for water.

Soil type

Kept moist, Ordinary

Fertilization

Fertilizer for flowering

Moisture

Regular freshness during growth

Seasonal care

Bugleweed ‘Catlin’s Giant’: after flowering, remove dead flower stalks and prune any stolons that extend beyond the desired area. During its flowering period (May-June), also look out for damaged stems and neighboring plants that might overshadow the clump.

Container growing

A garden,within reach.

To try Ajuga reptans ‘Catlin’s Giant’ in a container, choose a stable pot with drainage holes, suitable for the root ball and its future spread (30 cm). The substrate must remain moist; it will dry out faster than in open ground. Plan to protect the container in winter depending on your climate.
Bugle rampant 'Catlin's Giant'. Les feuilles arrondies se chevauchent en touffe, leurs bords courbes tournés dans divers sens. Des tons violets et argentés se partagent les feuilles, avec des nervures foncées sur leur surface. Des côtes et des creux profonds créent une texture nette sur la surface des feuilles. Les feuilles couvrent le cadre, avec des ombres dans les espaces qui les séparent. La vue du feuillage montre les feuilles superposées et leurs angles bien distincts.

Bloom and dimensions

Its place,in your garden.

Mature height

10 inches (25.5 cm)

Width / spread

12 inches (30.5 cm)

Flower color

Blue

Foliage color

Green

Foliage type

Evergreen to semi-evergreen depending on climate and winter conditions

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom period

May-June
Bugle rampant 'Catlin's Giant'. Les feuilles arrondies se chevauchent en touffe, leurs bords courbes tournés dans divers sens. Des tons violets et argentés se partagent les feuilles, avec des nervures foncées sur leur surface. Des côtes et des creux profonds créent une texture nette sur la surface des feuilles. Les feuilles couvrent le cadre, avec des ombres dans les espaces qui les séparent. La vue du feuillage montre les feuilles superposées et leurs angles bien distincts.

Garden associations

In goodcompany.

Companion plants

Companion plants to consider for Bugleweed ‘Catlin's Giant’ include: perennial geraniums, echinaceas, campanulas. Choose varieties that tolerate sun to partial shade and comparable moisture; allow each plant clump adequate space to reach mature size.

Frequently asked questions

Your questions,answered.

Where to plant Creeping Bugle ‘Catlin's Giant’?
Expect sun to partial shade and a suitable soil (kept moist, Ordinary). Bugle spreads near low-lying plants; maintain a separation from small clumps it could cover.
Where should I plant Ajuga reptans 'Catlin's Giant'?
Expect a height of about 25 cm and a width of 30 cm at maturity. Approximately 30 cm between centers, to be adjusted according to the actual development of the clump. This size is suitable for use as ground cover and as a border in flowerbeds.
When does Bugleweed ‘Catlin's Giant’ bloom?
The specified period is May-June. The flower color palette is blue. The exact date and duration depend on the climate, season, and plant establishment.
How to water and care for Ajuga reptans ‘Catlin’s Giant’?
For Bugleweed 'Catlin's Giant', regularly check the soil around the root ball: it should remain moist. Water at the base when the surface begins to dry and adjust watering according to rainfall; this exposure (sun to partial shade) does not eliminate the need for water. After flowering, remove dry flower stalks and limit stolons that extend beyond the intended area.
Can I grow Bugleweed 'Catlin's Giant' in a pot?
To try ‘Catlin’s Giant’ bugle in a container, choose a stable pot with drainage holes that is large enough for the root ball and its future spread (30 cm). The substrate must remain moist; it will dry out faster than in the ground. Plan to protect the container in winter depending on your climate.

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