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Teucrium fruticans 'Compactum'

tree germander 'Compactum'

A compact, dense, evergreen shrub with stiff stems and grey-green, ovate leaves, white woolly beneath. Pale blue flowers, with prominent stamens, are produced in whorls in summer

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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
1–1.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Grey Silver Green
Summer Blue Grey Silver Green
Autumn Grey Silver Green
Winter Grey Silver Green
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or East–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H3
Botanical details
Family
Lamiaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Potentially harmful
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling LJD
Genus

Teucrium can be herbaceous perennials, deciduous or evergreen shrubs or sub-shrubs, with paired, aromatic leaves and tubular, 1-lipped flowers in whorls

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in a sheltered border with full sun or against a warm, sunny wall in well-drained neutral to alkaline soil

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer or by semi-ripe cuttings in midsummer, both with bottom heat

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Ground cover
  • Garden edging
Pruning

Pruning group 7

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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