Teucrium fruticans

Name: Teucrium fruticans
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 12595f
Price: 23.77 NZD
Availability: InStock

Teucrium fruticans, Germander Teucrium fruticans, Bush Germander, Teucrium fruticans Hedge, Shrubby Germander, Silver Bush Germander, Silver Germander, Fruticans, Tree Germander

Teucrium fruticans is a popular, commonly known as Bush Germander, evergreen shrub that features small, dark blue flowers from summer through autumn. These are complemented with blue-grey-green foliage which is held on criss-crossing stems as it grows to 1.5 m tall and the same wide. Teucrium fruticans is commonly included in a mixed planting, maintained in a container, trimmed into a hedge, used for topiary, planted around outdoor living areas, or mass planted for a lovely display. The versatility and attractiveness of this plant makes it very popular.

Suited to regions:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	1.50 m
Spread:	1.50 m
Flowering time:	Summer, Autumn
Tolerances:	Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses:	Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Pool areas, Topiary
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Teucrium fruticans, Germander Teucrium fruticans, Bush Germander, Teucrium fruticans Hedge, Shrubby Germander, Silver Bush Germander, Silver Germander, Fruticans, Tree Germander

Germander Teucrium fruticans

The Bush Germander, Teucrium fruticans is a popular, evergreen shrub grown for its pretty flowers and attractive foliage. Small, dark blue flowers are borne at the tips of branches from summer through autumn. These are complemented with blue-grey-green foliage which is held on criss-crossing stems. It typically grows to 1.5 m tall and the same wide and can be trimmed as necessary. Best performance with this plant is achieved when it is grown on a well-drained site in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of moderate frost once established. The Bush Germander, Teucrium fruticans, is commonly included in a mixed planting, maintained in a container, trimmed into a hedge, used for topiary, planted around outdoor living areas, or mass planted for a lovely display. The versatility and attractiveness of this plant makes it very popular.