TEUCRIUM ackermannii
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TEUCRIUM ackermannii
Commonly known as Silver germander
Small silvery leaves and pink-purple flowers
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Spreading. Good for spilling over rock gardens and containers -
Pests & Diseases
Trouble free -
Place of origin
Garden origin -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Evergreenleaves to 1cm (½in) long
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetViolet-purple 2cm (¾in) across -
BorderSuitable for a shrub or mixed border
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Coastal / windsweptSlightly back from the sea with more shelter
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Cottage garden
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Patio / pot plants
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Rockery (inc alpine)
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Suitable for small gardens
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Town garden
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Fully hardy
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SilverSilver-grey
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Entire
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Linear
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Height
15cm (6in) -
Spread
40cm (16in) -
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 winter
Hardy 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) -
Scented flowers
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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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Neutral to alkaline soil
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Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
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Full sun
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harmful if eaten
People -
Bee friendly
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