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TEUCRIUM fruticans
Commonly known as Shrubby germander
Stiff growth, silver foliage, pale blue flowers
Further Reading....
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Evergreengrey-green leaves to 2cm (¾in) long, white-woolly beneath
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BluePale blue -
Height60-100cm (24-39in) -
Spread4m (13ft)
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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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Hardy - average winterHardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Full sun
TEUCRIUM fruticans
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Additional Features
Good to knowEstablished plants can be clipped.
Pests & DiseasesNone
Place of originWestern Mediterranean -
Flower ShapeRacemes
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Garden Location/ConditionsCoastal / windswept
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Leaf Colour (if not green)Silver
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Leaf margin
Entire(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Lanceolate
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Ovate(see photos above) -
Pruning group
Pruning group 4Suitable 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.
RHS group 5, 6 & 7 -
Scented PlantsScented foliageAromatic leaves.
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soilNeutral to alkaline soil
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Toxic - Category C
Harmful if eaten -
Wildlife
Bee friendly
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Teucrium - Care Guide
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60-100cm (24-39in)
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Buy Varieties of TEUCRIUM fruticans
TEUCRIUM fruticans 'Azureum'
Shrubby germander
deeper blue form of this spreading wind tolerant plant
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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