The widespread Günsel belongs to the mint family and grows up to 30 centimeters high. The plants impress with their lush growth and numerous flowers in bright colors. In addition, the bugle flowers for a very long time.
Günsel flowers from April
Günsel flowers between April and July
From around mid to late April, the first inflorescences of the Günsel appear with the approx. two centimeter long, mostly blue or blue-violet flowers arranged in false whorls. These can often be admired until July or even August.
Recommended varieties of Ajuga reptans
What is particularly interesting about the following varieties of creeping bugle is not only the bright colors of the flowers, but also the very different colored leaves.
| variety | leaves | blossoms |
|---|---|---|
| Alba | rich green | White |
| atropurpurea | reddish brown, shiny | blue |
| Black Scallop | very dark, shiny | blue violet |
| Brownheart | bronze | violet blue |
| Burgundy glow | checkered silvery-green | violet |
| Catlin's Giant | first red, later dark green | blue |
| multicolor | different colored | purple |
| patina | dark purple | purple |
| Sanne | dark green | White |
| Tottenham | dark brown-red | pink |
| Silver Carpet | silvery | bluish |
| Variegata | silvery green | violet |
tips
Since the Günsel sows itself very quickly, the plants should be cut back after flowering. The easiest way to do this is with a lawn mower.