Overview

Teucrium fruticans 'Azureum Compactum' is a clump forming, bushy shrubs in the genus Teucrium, part of the Lamiaceae family, with semi evergreen or evergreen foliage. It typically grows around 1 metres tall. Teucrium fruticans 'Azureum Compactum' 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 fruticans is a species of flowering plant in the mint family Lamiaceae, native to the western and central Mediterranean. Growing to 1 m (3 ft) tall by 4 m (13 ft) wide, it is a spreading evergreen shrub with arching velvety white shoots, glossy aromatic leaves and pale blue flowers in summer.

About the genus

Teucrium is a cosmopolitan genus of flowering plants in the mint family Lamiaceae, commonly known as germanders. Plants in this genus are perennial herbs or shrubs, with branches that are more or less square in cross-section, leaves arranged in opposite pairs, and flowers arranged in thyrses, the corolla with mostly white to cream-coloured, lobed petals.

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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 fruticans 'Azureum Compactum' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type
Shrubs
Habit
Clump forming, Bushy
Foliage
Semi evergreen or Evergreen
Height
1 metres
Suggested uses
Cottage and informal garden, Wildflower meadow, Wildlife gardens

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Teucrium fruticans 'Azureum Compactum'

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 fruticans 'Azureum Compactum'?

Teucrium fruticans 'Azureum Compactum' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Teucrium fruticans 'Azureum Compactum' need?

Teucrium fruticans 'Azureum Compactum' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.

How big does Teucrium fruticans 'Azureum Compactum' grow?

Teucrium fruticans 'Azureum Compactum' reaches a height of 1 metres.

Is Teucrium fruticans 'Azureum Compactum' hardy in the UK?

Teucrium fruticans 'Azureum Compactum' 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 fruticans 'Azureum Compactum'?

Seed, softwood or semi-ripe cuttings.

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