Teucrium fruticans
Shrubby germander
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£14.99 - Regular price
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£14.99
3 litre pot
- Evergreen structure
- Drought tolerant once established
- Coastal tolerant
- Pollinator-friendly flowers
- Good for clipping
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Aspect
Full sun
Hardiness
Hardy in mild UK areas; may need winter protection in colder or exposed gardens.
Flowers
April - July
Soil type
Loam, chalk, sandy soil
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Why we like this plant
Choose Teucrium fruticans for its elegant silver foliage, long seasonal interest and easy Mediterranean character. It is especially useful where you need a resilient evergreen shrub for a sunny border, gravel garden or sheltered patio.
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About this plant
A silvery evergreen shrub with aromatic foliage and soft lavender-blue flowers, bringing Mediterranean texture and year-round structure to sunny, sheltered gardens.
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Key features
- Silvery-grey evergreen foliage with a neat, airy look
- Lavender-blue flowers from spring into summer
- Excellent for coastal, dry and Mediterranean-style planting
- Responds well to clipping for hedges or topiary
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Eventual height and
spreadHeight: 100–150cm | Spread: 100–150cm
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Growth
habitBushy evergreen shrub
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Moisture
Well-drained to dry
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Position in
the GardenSunny border, gravel garden or sheltered patio
Planting guide
Plant in spring in a warm, sunny, sheltered position. Improve drainage with grit if needed and avoid heavy, wet soils. Water regularly while establishing, then only during prolonged dry spells.
Care tips
Trim lightly after flowering to keep the plant compact and shapely. Avoid cutting into old, woody growth. Feed sparingly, as overly rich soil can encourage soft growth that is more vulnerable in winter.
Winter care
Best grown in a sheltered, sunny spot with free-draining soil. Protect from cold, drying winds and avoid winter waterlogging. In colder areas, grow in a pot and move to a frost-free or sheltered position.