{"product_id":"ajuga-chocolate-chip","title":"Ajuga Chocolate Chip","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAjuga 'Chocolate Chip'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAjuga × tenorii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 'Valfredda'), commonly known as Bugleweed, is a delightful low-growing perennial groundcover with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esmall, narrow chocolate-bronze leaves and beautiful blue flower spikes in spring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike some larger Ajuga varieties, Chocolate Chip has a finer, more compact growth habit, making it perfect for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egarden edging, underplanting, rockeries, pathways and filling gaps between larger shrubs and perennials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing to approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5–10cm high, with flower spikes reaching around 10–15cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it spreads gradually to form a dense carpet of attractive foliage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe leaves develop rich shades of chocolate-brown, bronze and green, providing year-round interest in suitable conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd in spring, the plant produces upright spikes of brilliant blue flowers that look fantastic against the darker foliage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA tiny plant with a surprisingly impressive wardrobe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy You'll Love Ajuga 'Chocolate Chip'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttractive chocolate-bronze foliage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful blue spring flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow-growing, spreading groundcover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFine, compact foliage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent for garden edging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for underplanting shrubs and trees\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for sun or part shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelps suppress weeds once established\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttractive to bees and pollinators\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreat for rockeries and pathways\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelatively low maintenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood frost tolerance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"CJ's Plant Farm","offers":[{"title":"3L","offer_id":48103920566356,"sku":"ajcho","price":15.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5809\/4932\/files\/Ajuga_Chocolate_chip.jpg?v=1793928457","url":"https:\/\/www.cjsplants.co.nz\/products\/ajuga-chocolate-chip","provider":"CJ's Plant Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}