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TEUCRIUM ackermannii
Commonly known as Silver germander
Small silvery leaves and pink-purple flowers
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Evergreenleaves to 1cm (½in) long
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PurpleShades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetViolet-purple 2cm (¾in) across -
Height15cm (6in) -
Spread40cm (16in)
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Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.Slow-growing, cushion-forming subshrub. Produces flowers in rounded, terminal clusters
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Hardy - cold winterHardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Full sun
TEUCRIUM ackermannii
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Additional Features
Good to knowSpreading. Good for spilling over rock gardens and containers
Pests & DiseasesTrouble-free
Place of originGarden origin -
Garden Location/ConditionsPatio / pot plantsRockery (inc alpine)Suitable for small gardens
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf Colour (if not green)SilverSilver-grey
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Leaf margin
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Leaf shape
Linear
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Scented PlantsScented flowers
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsNeutral to alkaline soilWell drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
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Toxic - Category C
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Wildlife
Bee friendly
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Teucrium - Care Guide
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
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