Overview
Teucrium capitatum is a clump forming, bushy shrubs in the genus Teucrium, part of the Lamiaceae family, with semi evergreen or evergreen foliage. Teucrium capitatum grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, wildflower meadow and wildlife gardens.
About
Teucrium capitatum is a shrub cultivar within the Teucrium genus, which includes herbaceous perennials and shrubs with aromatic paired leaves and tubular flowers arranged in whorls. This clump-forming, bushy plant is semi-evergreen or evergreen and thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect. It prefers fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH and is hardy to UK zone H6. Teucrium capitatum is suitable for cottage and informal gardens, wildflower meadows, and wildlife gardens, offering interest in spring and summer.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Teucrium
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Teucrium capitatum size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrubs
- Habit
- Clump forming, Bushy
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen or Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Wildflower meadow, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Teucrium capitatum
- Propagation
- Seed, softwood or semi-ripe cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Teucrium capitatum?
Teucrium capitatum prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Teucrium capitatum need?
Teucrium capitatum grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Teucrium capitatum hardy in the UK?
Teucrium capitatum 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 capitatum?
Seed, softwood or semi-ripe cuttings.
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- Teucriumgermander
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- Teucrium bicolor
- Teucrium botryscut-leaved germander
- Teucrium brevifolium
- Teucrium canadenseAmerican germander
- Teucrium chamaedrys 'Nanum'
