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.

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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