About

Teucrium hir. 'Paradise Delight' is a cultivated germander in the mint family Lamiaceae, notable for its white to cream, lobed corollas. As a member of the Teucrium group it displays the genus's square stems and opposite leaves. Flowering occurs from June to September, providing mid-summer to early-autumn interest. The flowers are borne in clustered inflorescences typical of the genus.

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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In the garden

Teucrium hir. 'Paradise Delight' is a cultivar of germander (genus Teucrium) within the mint family Lamiaceae, a cosmopolitan group that includes both perennial herbs and shrubs. Plants in this genus characteristically have four-angled stems, leaves arranged in opposite pairs, and flowers set in tight inflorescences; the corollas are generally white to cream with distinct lobes. Expect the cultivar to flower from June to September, producing the genus’s typical white-to-cream, lobed petals that sit in clustered spikes. The floral structure includes four stamens and a corolla with an often-reduced upper lip and a three-lobed lower lip, traits that help recognise Teucrium species in the garden. Practical care follows from these traits: observation of stem and leaf habit will indicate whether the plant behaves more herb-like or shrub-like in your site. Cutting back spent flowering stems will tidy growth and can encourage a subsequent flush of shoots; examine flowering display through the June–September period to time any pruning. Use the cultivar name when sourcing plants to ensure you receive the specific germander form and ask suppliers for site-specific advice on soil and exposure for your location.

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