Teucrium fruticans Teucrium fruticans Botanical Teucrium fruticans Name: Common Teucrium Sphere, Tree Germander, Shrubby Names: Germander, Native: No Foliage Type: Evergreen Plant Type: Hedging / Screening, Shrubs Plant Habit: Dense, Rounded, Shrub Like Description: Small hardy rounded shrub with dense grey foliage and small blue flowers in Summer. Great for cottage themed gardens and hedging. Ideal for coastal gardens. Grows approx. 1.2m tall x 1.2m wide. Mature Height: 1-2m Position: Full Sun Mature Width: 1-2m Soil Type: Well Drained Family Name: Lamiaceae Landscape Use(s): Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Hedging / Screening, Low Water Garden, Mass Origin: Europe Planting, Rockery, Topiary / Espalier, Wind Break, Container / Pot Characteristics: Pest & Diseases: Foliage Colours: Grey Generally trouble free Flower Colours: Blue Flower Fragrant: No Cultural Notes: Flowering Season: Summer Prefers full sun in most soil types with good drainage. Dry tolerant once established Fruit: No with an occasional deep water. Prune after flowering to keep looking bushy and tidy. Feed with an application of slow release fertiliser for best results. Requirements: Growth Rate: Moderate Plant Care: Maintenance Level: Low Annual slow release fertiliser, Mulch well Water Usage: Low Tolerances: Drought: High Frost: Moderate Wind: Moderate Disclaimer: Information and images provided is to be used as a guide only. While every reasonable effort is made to ensure accuracy and relevancy of all information, any decisions based on this information are the sole responsibility of the viewer. Call 1300 787 401 plantmark.com.au.