Teucrium fruticans
Shrubby germander, Tree germander
- Height × spread
- 1m × 2m
- Position
- Full sun
- Hardiness
- Mild winter to -5C (RHS H3)
- Flowers
- Summer, Autumn
Availability
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About this plant
This small shrub generally needs the protection of a wall. It has very pretty, small, oval leaves that are light grey and white underleaf. There are sparse, light blue flowers that are rather curiously-shaped and look similar to those of a sage. These appear in early summer, sometimes with a repeat show in September. It is a good shrub for close viewing, when the flowers and foliage can be appreciated at close quarters, making it a suitable candidate for planting close to a seating area.
- Flower colour
- Blue
- Foliage colour
- Grey
- Variegated
- No
- Scent
- No
- Shape
- Bell
- Height
- 1m
- Spread
- 2m
- Season of interest
- Summer, Autumn
- Flowers in
- Summer, Autumn
- Evergreen
- Evergreen
- Garden style
- Seaside garden, Mediterranean garden, Cottage garden
- Sun or shade
- Likes full sun, tolerates part shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam (normal), Poor soil, Sandy soil
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, Neutral
- Drainage
- Well drained soil, Dry soil, Drought resistant
- Hardiness
- Mild winter to -5C (RHS H3)
- Borders & containers
- Borders
- Use for
- Wall cover, Structural
- Walls
- South facing
- Hazards
- Yes, potentially harmful; Humans: Harmful if eaten
Spring
Spring-Autumn · Outdoors
Water in dry periods
Established plants in the ground can cope with 7-10 days of dryness, and shrubs often manage 2 to 3 weeks. Water one section of the garden thoroughly each day rather than a little everywhere. Check plants in pots more often, especially in hot weather.
Spring - early-mid · Planting
Prune hard to the base
The plant can be pruned back to a framework that is within 30cm of the ground. Two or three buds should be left so that the plant can produce long young stems.
Planting & general
Outdoor planting · Planting
Add root growth stimulant to the planting hole
Mycorrhizal fungi helps roots establish quickly, so they absorb water and nutrients more efficiently. It comes as a powder, granule or gel. Add to the planting hole or container, and to the plant's rootball before planting in the hole. For "bareroot" plants use a gel.
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