Shrubby Germander - Teucrium Fruticans

Teucrium Fruticans

Elegant Mediterranean hedge plant with silvery leaves and lavender blue flowers.

Product Information

Latin Name Teucrium Fruticans
Category Hedge & Conifers
Stock Code BTN-090
Height 1-2 m
Pot Type Plastic / Soil
Sale Type Single

Features

Climate Resistance Medium (-10°C / 14°F)
Watering Needs Very Low
Sun Requirement Full Sun
Usage Area Outdoor
Blooming Spring-Summer
Salt Tolerance High

Product Description

Shrubby Germander (Teucrium Fruticans) is an elegant Mediterranean landscape plant with silvery green leaves and lavender blue flowers. Leaves resemble olive leaves. Extremely drought and salt resistant. Used as hedge, border or free form.

Detailed Specifications

Flower Lavender blue, small, lip-shaped
Leaf Silvery green, olive-like, evergreen
Growth Form Rounded shrub
Scent Leaves mildly aromatic
Lifespan 15-25 years

Care & Growing

Watering

Needs almost no watering. Extremely drought resistant.

Soil

Prefers poor, dry soil. Avoid rich soil.

Fertilizing

Not needed.

Pruning

Prune 1-2 times yearly as hedge. Tolerates pruning well.

Winter Preparation

Protection recommended below -10°C.

Usage Areas

  • Hedge plant
  • Border planting
  • Mediterranean gardens
  • Coastal landscapes
  • Dry garden design
  • Parks and gardens

Frequently Asked Questions

No, from different families. Named because leaves resemble olive leaves.

Plant 40-50 cm apart. You'll get a dense and orderly hedge.

Yes, extremely resistant to salt spray and wind. Perfect for coastal landscapes.

Delivery and Logistics

Our Germander plants carefully packaged protecting branches.

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