Overview
Teucrium rotundifolium is a clump forming, bushy shrubs in the genus Teucrium, part of the Lamiaceae family, with semi evergreen or evergreen foliage. Teucrium rotundifolium 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 rotundifolium is a shrub cultivar within the Teucrium genus, known for its clump-forming, bushy habit and semi-evergreen or evergreen foliage. As a member of the Lamiaceae family, it thrives in full sun on south-facing, sheltered sites with fertile, well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. This cultivar is hardy to UK zone H6 and is best suited to cottage and informal gardens, wildflower meadows, and wildlife gardens. It flowers in spring and summer, adding seasonal interest to these settings.
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 rotundifolium 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 rotundifolium
- 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 rotundifolium?
Teucrium rotundifolium prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Teucrium rotundifolium need?
Teucrium rotundifolium grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Teucrium rotundifolium hardy in the UK?
Teucrium rotundifolium 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 rotundifolium?
Seed, softwood or semi-ripe cuttings.
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