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Bugle rampant 'Chocolate Chips'. Les fleurs ouvertes bordent les tiges fines, réparties le long des épis dressés. Des tons bleu pâle couvrent les pétales, avec des bords clairs et ombres près des cœurs. Des boutons fermés se trouvent près des fleurs ouvertes au bout des tiges. Des feuilles vertes apparaissent autour des fleurs et entre les tiges de la photo. La vue large montre un groupe dense de fleurs répétées à travers la photo.
Hardy perennial Lamiaceae

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Creeping Bugle ‘Chocolate Chips’

Bugle

Creeping Bugle 'Chocolate Chips': 10 cm high and 20 cm spread, sun to partial shade. Blue flowers in May-June. Zone 4; choose soil compatible with its moisture needs.

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Common nameCreeping Bugle ‘Chocolate Chips’
FamilyLamiaceae
GenusAjuga
TypeHardy perennial
Botanical nameBugle

With Ajuga ‘Chocolate Chips’, the flowerbed welcomes a plant with blue-toned flowers. The foliage features chocolate shades, best highlighted among different textures. The usual flowering period is May-June. Its size of 10 cm by 20 cm reserves it a place as ground cover and border planting, without forgetting the space of its neighbors.

The choice of soil is essential for Bugleweed ‘Chocolate Chips’: kept moist, average. The preferred exposure is full sun to partial shade. For Bugleweed ‘Chocolate Chips’, regularly check the soil around the root ball: it must remain moist. Water at the base when the surface begins to dry and adjust waterings to rainfall; this exposure (full sun to partial shade) does not eliminate water needs. A margin corresponding to its spread of 20 cm avoids having to move the clump in the first few seasons. The indicated hardiness zone is zone 4, to be assessed according to your garden's conditions.

Throughout the seasons, Bugleweed ‘Chocolate Chips’ benefits from timely care: after flowering, remove dry flower stalks and limit stolons that exceed the planned area. Bugleweed spreads to the vicinity of low-growing plants; maintain separation from small clumps it could cover. For associations, consider daylilies, coneflowers, and bellflowers in varieties with similar needs. The flowering period (May-June) and the spread of 20 cm will serve as benchmarks for distributing other plants around this plant.

Bugle rampant 'Chocolate Chips'. Les fleurs ouvertes bordent les tiges fines, réparties le long des épis dressés. Des tons bleu pâle couvrent les pétales, avec des bords clairs et ombres près des cœurs. Des boutons fermés se trouvent près des fleurs ouvertes au bout des tiges. Des feuilles vertes apparaissent autour des fleurs et entre les tiges de la photo. La vue large montre un groupe dense de fleurs répétées à travers la photo.

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.
Growing method
Bugle ‘Chocolate Chips’: Spring after the thaw or early autumn, allowing time for the roots to establish before the severe cold. For Bugle ‘Chocolate Chips’, 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 according to rainfall; this exposure (sun to partial shade) does not eliminate the need for water. Bugle spreads near low-lying plants; maintain separation from small clumps it could cover.

Soil and care

The right care,at the right time.

Watering

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

Soil type

Kept moist, Ordinary

Fertilization

Fertilizer for flowering

Seasonal care

Creeping Bugle ‘Chocolate Chips’: after flowering, remove dry flower stalks and limit stolons that extend beyond the desired area. During its flowering period (May-June), also check for damaged stems and neighboring plants that might overshadow the clump.

Container growing

A garden,within reach.

To try Bugle rampant 'Chocolate Chips' in a container, choose a stable pot with drainage holes, suitable for the root ball and its future size (20 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.
Bugle rampant 'Chocolate Chips'. Les fleurs ouvertes bordent les tiges fines, réparties le long des épis dressés. Des tons bleu pâle couvrent les pétales, avec des bords clairs et ombres près des cœurs. Des boutons fermés se trouvent près des fleurs ouvertes au bout des tiges. Des feuilles vertes apparaissent autour des fleurs et entre les tiges de la photo. La vue large montre un groupe dense de fleurs répétées à travers la photo.

Bloom and dimensions

Its place,in your garden.

Mature height

4 inches (10 cm)

Width / spread

8 inches (20.5 cm)

Bloom period

May-June
Bugle rampant 'Chocolate Chips'. Les fleurs ouvertes bordent les tiges fines, réparties le long des épis dressés. Des tons bleu pâle couvrent les pétales, avec des bords clairs et ombres près des cœurs. Des boutons fermés se trouvent près des fleurs ouvertes au bout des tiges. Des feuilles vertes apparaissent autour des fleurs et entre les tiges de la photo. La vue large montre un groupe dense de fleurs répétées à travers la photo.

Garden associations

In goodcompany.

Companion plants

Associations to consider for Bugleweed ‘Chocolate Chips’: daylilies, coneflowers, bellflowers. Choose varieties that tolerate sun to partial shade and comparable moisture; allow each clump its mature space.

Frequently asked questions

Your questions,answered.

Where to plant Bugleweed ‘Chocolate Chips’?
Provide sun to partial shade and suitable soil (kept moist, Ordinary). Bugleweed spreads near low-growing plants; keep it separated from small clumps it could cover.
Where should I put 'Chocolate Chips' Bugleweed?
Expect about 10 cm in height and 20 cm in width at maturity. Approximately 20 cm between centers, to be adjusted according to the actual development of the clump. This size is suitable for use as ground cover and border edging.
When does 'Chocolate Chips' Bugleweed bloom?
The period indicated 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 'Chocolate Chips'?
For Ajuga reptans 'Chocolate Chips', regularly check the soil around the root ball: it should remain moist. Water at the base when the surface begins to dry and adjust the water supply 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 you grow Ajuga reptans 'Chocolate Chips' in a pot?
To try Bugle rampant ‘Chocolate Chips’ in a pot, choose a stable container with drainage holes, suitable for the root ball and its future size (20 cm). The substrate must remain moist; it will dry out more quickly than in open ground. Plan to protect the container in winter depending on your climate.

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