Overview
Teucrium bicolor is a bushy shrubs in the genus Teucrium, part of the Lamiaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Teucrium bicolor grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and alkaline and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden and wildlife gardens.
About
Teucrium bicolor is a bushy, evergreen shrub within the Teucrium genus, known for its aromatic paired leaves and tubular flowers arranged in whorls. This cultivar thrives in full sun and prefers sheltered, south-, west- or east-facing aspects. It grows well in well-drained chalk, sand or loam soils with neutral to alkaline pH, and requires moist but well-drained conditions. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is suitable for city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, as well as wildlife gardens. Propagation is best done by soft wood or semi-ripe cuttings during summer, with winter protection needed for rooted cuttings.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Teucrium
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Sand, Loam
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Teucrium bicolor size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Teucrium bicolor
- Propagation
- Propagate by soft wood cuttings in early summer or semi ripe cuttings in mid summer. Rooted cuttings will need winter protection in a cool greenhouse or cold frame
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Teucrium bicolor?
Teucrium bicolor prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Teucrium bicolor need?
Teucrium bicolor is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, sand and loam. It prefers alkaline and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
Is Teucrium bicolor hardy in the UK?
Teucrium bicolor has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Teucrium bicolor?
Propagate by soft wood cuttings in early summer or semi ripe cuttings in mid summer. Rooted cuttings will need winter protection in a cool greenhouse or cold frame.
More in the Teucrium genus
- Teucriumgermander
- Teucrium aroanium
- Teucrium betonicumMadeira germander
- Teucrium botryscut-leaved germander
- Teucrium brevifolium
- Teucrium canadenseAmerican germander
- Teucrium capitatum
- Teucrium chamaedrys 'Nanum'
