• Teucrium × lucidrys
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Teucrium × lucidrys

Hedge Germander

£6.99
£6.99
Teucrium × lucidrys forms neat, fragrant evergreen mounds with small pink flowers, making it a traditional favourite for knot gardens and formal borders.
  • Aromatic evergreen foliage
  • Excellent for formal edging and low hedges
  • Attracts bees and pollinators
Size

    • Aspect

      Full sun

    • Hardiness

      Hardy

    • Flowers

      Summer

    • Soil type

      Well-drained, Chalky, Sandy, Loamy

    Teucrium × lucidrys

    • Why we like this plant

      Perfect for those seeking a low-maintenance, clipped edge or miniature hedge with year-round appeal. Its aromatic foliage and wildlife-friendly flowers bring both structure and ecological value to the garden.

    • About this plant

      Teucrium × lucidrys, commonly known as Hedge Germander, is a dwarf, woody perennial that has long been valued in herb gardens and formal planting schemes. It features small, dark green, glossy leaves with a pleasant aroma, forming a tidy, dense habit that responds beautifully to clipping. In summer, it bears spikes of rosy-pink to purplish flowers that attract bees and other pollinators. Its neat appearance and tolerance for shaping make it a fantastic alternative to box (Buxus) for low hedging, especially in dry or Mediterranean-style gardens.

    • Key features

      • Evergreen aromatic foliage
      • Responds well to clipping and shaping
      • Pink-purple summer flowers loved by pollinators

    • Height and
      spread

      30–45cm high × 30–45cm wide

    • Growth
      habit

      Compact, bushy, and dense

    • Moisture

      Free-draining

    • Position in
      the Garden

      Edging, low hedging, herb gardens, knot gardens

    Planting guide

    Plant in full sun and free-draining soil, spacing about 20–30cm apart if used for hedging. Ideal for raised beds, parterre borders, or edging pathways.

    Care tips

    Trim lightly after flowering to maintain shape, and prune harder in spring to encourage fresh growth. Avoid waterlogged soil, and feed lightly in spring if needed. Its compact form needs little maintenance once established.

    Winter care

    Hardy in most parts of the UK, though may need protection from excessive winter wet. Mulch around the base in late autumn to protect the roots in colder regions.