BUSH GERMANDER
Teucrium fruticans
A beautiful evergreen shrub with silvery leaves!
Bush Germander has a lovely, relaxed appearance with its arching branches and soft grey foliage. It's perfect for adding a Mediterranean touch to your garden.
It produces small, pale purple or blue flowers and is excellent for hedging or creating informal borders.
We recommend light pruning to maintain its shape and encourage denser growth. Remove spent flowers heads and tip prune to maintain a compact habit.
It's known to attract pollinators, so keep an eye out for bees and butterflies!
Teucrium fruticans is almost a bush, many times well over 1m tall and a reliable, drought hardy perennial.
It's great as a blocker, shader, or hedging plant.
Suits both cottage gardens and native gardens and can be pruned to look formal or informal.
PRICE: $6.00
SIZE: 5cm radius seedling
Bush Germander
Teucrium fruticans
Australian History
Bush Germander, or Teucrium fruticans, is native to the Mediterranean region and has become a popular ornamental plant in Australian gardens. Its appeal lies in its drought tolerance and attractive silvery foliage, making it well-suited to the Australian climate.
Australian Uses
In Australia, Bush Germander is primarily used as an ornamental plant. It's excellent for creating low hedges, borders, or adding structure to garden beds. While not typically used in cooking, its aesthetic value is highly appreciated.
Australian Growing Guide
Growing Bush Germander in your Australian garden is relatively easy. It thrives in well-drained soil and prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade. Plant it in spring or autumn, spacing the plants about 60-90cm apart to allow for their mature size. Once established, it's quite drought-tolerant and requires minimal watering. Pruning can be done to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth.
Australian Landscaping
Bush Germander is a versatile landscaping plant in Australia. Its silvery-grey leaves provide a beautiful contrast to green foliage and vibrant flowers. It works well in Mediterranean-style gardens, coastal gardens, and rockeries. It can be used to create formal hedges or informal borders, adding a touch of elegance to any landscape.
Australian Companion Plants
Bush Germander pairs nicely with other Mediterranean plants that enjoy similar growing conditions. Lavender, Rosemary, and Santolina are excellent companions. Its dense foliage can also provide shelter for beneficial insects.
Australian Disease Resistance
Bush Germander is generally a hardy plant and is relatively disease-resistant. However, it's important to ensure it's planted in well-drained soil to prevent root rot. Good air circulation also helps to avoid fungal issues. Overall, it's a low-maintenance plant that can thrive with minimal care.