Teucrium × lucidrys
hybrid germander
A low-growing, woody-based evergreen perennial to 30cm tall, with small, lobed dark green leaves and clusters of small rose-pink flowers in mid to late summer
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling LJD
- Genus
Teucrium can be herbaceous perennials, deciduous or evergreen shrubs or sub-shrubs, with paired, aromatic leaves and tubular, 1-lipped flowers in whorls
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained, preferably neutral to alkaline soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer or semi-ripe cuttings in midsummer, both with bottom heat; overwinter young plants in a cool greenhouse
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Rock garden
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Garden edging
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pests
May be susceptible to leafhoppers and rosemary beetle
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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