TEUCRIUM fruticans
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TEUCRIUM fruticans
Commonly known as Shrubby germander
Stiff growth, silver foliage, pale blue flowers
individually £14.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Established plants can be clipped. -
Pests & Diseases
None -
Place of origin
Western Mediterranean -
Evergreengrey-green leaves to 2cm (¾in) long, white-woolly beneath
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Blue
Pale blue -
Racemes
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BorderSuits a sunny border
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Coastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea with more shelter
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Cottage garden
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Suitable for small gardens
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Silver
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Entire
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Lanceolate
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Ovate
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Height
60-100cm (24-39in) -
Spread
4m (13ft)
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HedgeIdeal for hedging
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightBushy shrub with arching, white-woolly shoots. Produces whorls of flowers 2.5cm (1in) long with prominent stamens in terminal racemes to 10cm (4in) long.
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Pruning group 4
Suitable for: Deciduous trees and shrubs that flower on current year's growth or are grown for winter stem effect.
Pruning: Hard prune to a low permanent framework.
When: Annually in early Spring.
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Scented foliageAromatic leaves.
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Neutral to alkaline soil
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Full sun
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harmful if eaten
People -
Bee friendly
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Mature Size60-100cm (24-39in)
4m (13ft)
View Planting Tips and Care Advice
Hedging - Box Alternatives
Teucrium - Care Guide