Teucrium fruticans evergreen shrub with silver-grey foliage and delicate pale blue flowers, ideal for Mediterranean gardens and hedging.

Teucrium fruticans 

MINIMUM WATER REQUIRED
POT FRIENDLY
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Add beautiful silvery foliage and Mediterranean charm to your garden with Teucrium fruticans, commonly known as Shrubby Germander.

This hardy evergreen shrub features soft, silver-grey foliage with contrasting white undersides and delicate pale blue to lavender flowers that appear predominantly from winter through spring. Its naturally rounded, airy growth habit makes it a wonderful choice for hedging, borders, mass planting and coastal-inspired gardens.

Drought tolerant once established and highly responsive to pruning, Teucrium fruticans can be clipped into a neat hedge or left to grow naturally for a softer, relaxed appearance. Its silver foliage creates a beautiful contrast with green plants and flowering perennials.

Excellent for pruning into balls.

Growing Tips

  • Position: Full sun for best foliage colour and compact growth.

  • Soil: Well-drained soil.

  • Watering: Water regularly while establishing, then occasionally during dry periods.

  • Height & Width: Approximately 1.5–2 m high and wide, depending on pruning and growing conditions.

  • Care: Prune regularly to maintain shape and encourage dense growth.

  • Features: Evergreen, drought tolerant, coastal tolerant and attractive to pollinators.

A versatile, low-maintenance shrub that brings year-round structure, texture and soft silver colour to the garden.