Teucrium parvifolium

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Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
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Teucrium parvifolium is a compact, NZ native shrub with a twiggy appearance and small green leaves held on orange branchlets. The foliage is complemented during summer with masses of small and white, fuchsia-like flowers as it grows to 2 m tall and the same wide. Teucrium parvifolium is commonly used as an architectural feature to provide interesting colour combinations and unusual texture for the garden.

Teucrium parvifolium is currently unavailable, but we do have other other amazing species and varieties of Teucrium available.

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Why? Our plants are subject to seasonality and high-demand. Please contact us if you would like to know when it becomes available again.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Shrubs
Height:	2.00 m
Spread:	2.00 m
Flowering time:	Summer
Tolerances:	Hardy, Shade, Wind
Garden uses:	Ponds
Garden styles:	Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern, Native
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
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How to grow a Teucrium parvifolium hedge

A Teucrium parvifolium hedge is achieved by spacing the plants 40-50 cm apart. They can be staked for additional support which will help the hedge grow quicker. To achieve the best Teucrium parvifolium hedge, lightly trim the plants in spring and again in autumn. The hedge is typically kept at 1-1.7 m tall.

What is the Teucrium parvifolium growth rate?

The Teucrium parvifolium growth rate is influenced by how warm the climate is, how much fertility and care the plant receives, and whether it is grown in a sheltered spot with good soil conditions. Nonetheless, as a general rule the plants will grow 30-40 cm per year. With ideal conditions as highlighted earlier, the growth rate may by 50 cm per year.