Teucrium fruticans – Silver Bush Germander
Teucrium fruticans – Silver Bush Germander
Evergreen · Full Sun
Mature size: 0.75m–1.2m high × Up–1.8m wide
- Evergreen
- Full Sun
- Mature height0.75m–1.2m
- Mature widthUp–1.8m
- Frost Tolerant
- Good in pots
- Flowers
Genuinely silver foliage on a hardy, clippable shrub. One of the few grey-leaved plants that holds a low hedge line without going woody and bare at the base, and it thrives in the hot, dry, coastal spots where most silver foliage fails.
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Mature height & width
Mature height & width
- Mature height
- 0.75m to 1.2m
- Mature width
- Up to 1.8m
Pot sizes & dimensions
Pot sizes & dimensions
| Pot / bag size | Width | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| 30cm Pot | 33cm | 30cm |
| 40cm/45L Pot | 44cm | 41.5cm |
| 50cm Pot / 70L Pot | 55cm | 41.8cm |
| 100L Bag | 50.6cm | 52.8cm |
| 150L Bag | 66cm | 55cm |
| 200L Bag | 71.5cm | 60.5cm |
| 300L Bag | 88cm | 63.8cm |
| 400L Bag | 99cm | 66cm |
| 500L Bag | 122cm | 66cm |
| 750L Bag | 134cm | 69cm |
| 1000L Bag | 146.3cm | 71.5cm |
| 2000L Bag | 176cm | 82.5cm |
General planting reference from our existing size guide. Actual containers can vary by supplier and batch; confirm exact dimensions if required.
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About Teucrium fruticans
Teucrium fruticans is the Silver Bush Germander, a Mediterranean evergreen grown for foliage colour above all else. The leaves are small and aromatic with a white felted underside, carried on square stems that are felted white to match, so the whole shrub reads silver from across a garden.
Mauve-blue flowers appear along the arching stems through spring and into summer, with the odd flush at other times in mild districts. They are a bonus. The reason to plant it is the colour.
It grows to around 0.75 to 1.2 metres tall and spreads to roughly 1.8 metres, with a naturally loose arching habit that tightens considerably with a light trim after flowering. Left alone it makes an informal silver mound. Clipped, it holds a low hedge or a formal shape.
Full sun and sharp drainage are the two requirements. Given those it is drought tolerant once established, handles coastal exposure and inland heat, tolerates light frost and copes with poor, sandy or limestone soil. Wet feet is the one thing it will not take.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Teucrium fruticans
What is Teucrium fruticans?
An evergreen Mediterranean shrub in the mint family, Lamiaceae, commonly called Silver Bush Germander or Tree Germander. It is grown for aromatic blue-grey foliage with white felted undersides and stems, and mauve-blue flowers through spring and summer.
How big does it grow?
Around 0.75 to 1.2 metres tall and up to 1.8 metres wide. The habit is loose and arching by nature, so a light trim after flowering keeps it compact rather than sprawling.
What is the difference between this and the Teucrium ball?
Same plant, different training. This is the natural bush form, supplied unshaped, for hedging, borders, mass planting or an informal silver mound. The ball is the same species grown on and clipped over several seasons into a formal sphere, and arrives as a finished piece. Buy the bush form if you want a shrub or a hedge, the ball if you want instant formal structure.
Can I use it as a low hedge?
Yes, and it is one of the better silver options for one. Plant 60 to 80 centimetres apart and trim twice a year. It responds well to clipping and reshoots from the frame, so it holds a line without going woody and bare at the base the way some grey-foliage shrubs do.
When does it flower?
Mauve-blue flowers appear through spring into summer along the arching stems, with occasional flushes at other times in mild climates. Trim straight after the main flush to keep it tight without costing the next display.
Is it suitable for pots?
Yes. It is compact, tolerates drying out between waterings and the silver foliage lifts a dark pot. Use a free-draining premium potting mix and never leave the pot standing in water.
Is it drought and frost tolerant?
Drought tolerant once established, and it handles inland heat well. Frost tolerance is more limited, at light frosts only, so give it a sheltered position in colder inland districts. It is reliably coastal tolerant.
What soil does it need?
Almost any, including poor, sandy and limestone ground, provided drainage is excellent. Wet feet is what kills it. On heavy clay, plant on a raised mound or work gypsum and coarse compost through the profile first.
| Mature height | 0.75m to 1.2m |
|---|---|
| Mature width | Up to 1.8m |
| Position | Full Sun |
| Growth per year | 20cm to 40cm per year |
| Frost | Frost Tolerant |
| Foliage | Evergreen (foliage year round) |
| Form | Rounded · Spreading · Compact |
| Uses | Shrubs · Screening or Privacy · Driveway Border · Plant in Pots (or) Suitable for Pots |
- Foliage
Evergreen (foliage year round)
- Position
- Form
- Use
- Mature height
- 0.75m to 1.2m
- Mature width
- Up to 1.8m
Planting Information
Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Teucrium fruticans – Silver Bush Germander
Teucrium fruticans – Silver Bush Germander is expected to grow 20cm to 40cm per year.
Long Term Care For Your Teucrium fruticans – Silver Bush Germander
Planting Your Teucrium fruticans – Silver Bush Germander in Different Soil
Uses in my Garden
Uses in my Garden
Teucrium fruticans – Silver Bush Germander works in an:
Is Teucrium fruticans – Silver Bush Germander Evergreen or Deciduous?
Teucrium fruticans – Silver Bush Germander is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height: 0.75m to 1.2m
Mature Width: Up to 1.8m
Teucrium fruticans – Silver Bush Germander is expected to grow 20cm to 40cm per year.
Growth Rate of Teucrium fruticans – Silver Bush Germander
Teucrium fruticans – Silver Bush Germander is expected to grow 20cm to 40cm per year.
They are considered to have a:
Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Teucrium fruticans – Silver Bush Germander
Is Teucrium fruticans – Silver Bush Germander frost tolerant?
Teucrium fruticans – Silver Bush Germander is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.
Does Teucrium fruticans – Silver Bush Germander Flower?
Mauve-blue flowers are carried along the arching felted stems of Teucrium fruticans through spring and into summer, with occasional flushes at other times in mild districts. Trim straight after the main flush to keep the plant compact without costing the following season's display.
Does Teucrium fruticans – Silver Bush Germander flower?
Flowering Period:
Flower Type:
Flower Colour:
Purple
Is Teucrium fruticans – Silver Bush Germander an Australian Native Tree?
No
Teucrium fruticans – Silver Bush Germander is Native to Native to the western Mediterranean basin and North Africa, growing on dry rocky hillsides, garrigue and limestone ground in open sun. Its tolerance of heat, salt and drought comes from that habitat, as does its intolerance of wet soil.
What is the Wildlife Value of Teucrium fruticans – Silver Bush Germander ?
Bees and other pollinators work the mauve-blue flowers of Teucrium fruticans steadily through spring and summer. As a member of the mint family it is a dependable nectar source, and browsing animals generally leave the aromatic foliage alone.
How much Sunlight does Teucrium fruticans – Silver Bush Germander need?
Teucrium fruticans – Silver Bush Germander will thrive best in:
Preferred Soil?
Almost any soil suits Teucrium fruticans, including poor, sandy and limestone ground, provided drainage is sharp. It prefers a neutral to alkaline pH, which makes it a rare good fit for limestone sites. Heavy or waterlogged soil causes root rot, so plant on a raised mound where drainage is doubtful.
Is Teucrium fruticans – Silver Bush Germander Drought Tolerant?
Is Teucrium fruticans – Silver Bush Germander Drought tolerant?
Water Teucrium fruticans through the first summer to establish, then only in extended dry spells. It is genuinely drought tolerant after that and handles inland heat without stress, reflecting its origins on dry Mediterranean hillsides. Overwatering kills far more plants of this species than underwatering.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Teucrium fruticans?
An evergreen Mediterranean shrub in the mint family, Lamiaceae, commonly called Silver Bush Germander or Tree Germander. It is grown for aromatic blue-grey foliage with white felted undersides and stems, and mauve-blue flowers through spring and summer.
How big does it grow?
Around 0.75 to 1.2 metres tall and up to 1.8 metres wide. The habit is loose and arching by nature, so a light trim after flowering keeps it compact rather than sprawling.
What is the difference between this and the Teucrium ball?
Same plant, different training. This is the natural bush form, supplied unshaped, for hedging, borders, mass planting or an informal silver mound. The ball is the same species grown on and clipped over several seasons into a formal sphere, and arrives as a finished piece. Buy the bush form if you want a shrub or a hedge, the ball if you want instant formal structure.
Can I use it as a low hedge?
Yes, and it is one of the better silver options for one. Plant 60 to 80 centimetres apart and trim twice a year. It responds well to clipping and reshoots from the frame, so it holds a line without going woody and bare at the base the way some grey-foliage shrubs do.
When does it flower?
Mauve-blue flowers appear through spring into summer along the arching stems, with occasional flushes at other times in mild climates. Trim straight after the main flush to keep it tight without costing the next display.
Is it suitable for pots?
Yes. It is compact, tolerates drying out between waterings and the silver foliage lifts a dark pot. Use a free-draining premium potting mix and never leave the pot standing in water.
Is it drought and frost tolerant?
Drought tolerant once established, and it handles inland heat well. Frost tolerance is more limited, at light frosts only, so give it a sheltered position in colder inland districts. It is reliably coastal tolerant.
What soil does it need?
Almost any, including poor, sandy and limestone ground, provided drainage is excellent. Wet feet is what kills it. On heavy clay, plant on a raised mound or work gypsum and coarse compost through the profile first.
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Teucrium fruticans is loved for its Genuinely silver foliage on a hardy, clippable shrub. One of the few grey-leaved plants that holds a low hedge line without going woody and bare at the base, and it thrives in the hot, dry, coastal spots where most silver foliage fails.
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Plant Your Teucrium fruticans – Silver Bush Germander With:
Trachelospermum jasminoides Balls – Star Jasmine Balls
Trachelospermum jasminoides Balls – Star Jasmine Balls
Trachelospermum jasminoides 'Balls' is Star Jasmine grown and clipped into a dense evergreen sphere. The small glossy leaves sit tight on a woody framework, holding a clean rounded outline year round. White pinwheel flowers open in spring and carry a strong sweet scent right across a courtyard.
Ball specimens hold at about 1 to 1.5 metres tall and wide with light clipping. Full sun to part shade suits them, in any free draining soil. Growth is slow to moderate at 30 to 50 centimetres a year. They handle coastal exposure, light frost and dry spells once the roots are down.
Repeat them along a driveway, either side of an entry, or in pots on a terrace where a formal shape is wanted straight away. They read as structure in a planting scheme without the height of a hedge, and because the form is already trained, a new garden looks settled from the day it goes in.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Star Jasmine Balls
What are Star Jasmine Balls?
They are Trachelospermum jasminoides, the common Star Jasmine, grown and clipped into a dense evergreen sphere on a woody framework. Instead of climbing, the plant is trained into a self supporting rounded shape. The foliage is small, glossy and dark green, and the plant carries scented white flowers through spring.
How big do Star Jasmine Balls grow?
They hold at roughly 1 to 1.5 metres tall and 1 to 1.5 metres wide. Growth is slow to moderate at 30 to 50 centimetres a year, so a light clip once or twice a year keeps the ball tight at whatever size within that range suits the setting.
Do Star Jasmine Balls need sun or shade?
Full sun to part shade both work. Full sun gives the densest foliage and the heaviest flowering, while part shade produces slightly softer, more open growth and fewer flowers. Avoid deep shade, where the ball thins out and loses its outline. Morning sun with afternoon protection suits hot inland gardens.
Can Star Jasmine Balls be grown in pots?
Yes, and pots are one of the main uses. A container 50 to 60 centimetres wide with a quality free draining mix will hold a ball for years. Water more often than you would in the ground, especially in summer, and feed in spring and again in late summer. Refresh the mix every few years.
Are Star Jasmine Balls evergreen?
Yes, the foliage is held year round. The glossy dark green leaves take on a bronze tinge in cold weather and green up again in spring, but the plant never goes bare. That is what makes it useful as permanent structure in a scheme, particularly in winter once perennials have died back.
When do Star Jasmine Balls flower?
Flowering runs through spring, roughly September to November, and often carries into early summer in warmer districts. The white pinwheel flowers are small but produced in quantity, and the scent is strong on still evenings. Flowering is heaviest on plants in full sun that were not clipped hard just before bud set.
How do I prune and care for Star Jasmine Balls?
Clip lightly with hedging shears once after flowering and again in late summer if needed, taking only the new growth to keep the outline crisp. Water deeply in dry weather, mulch the base, and feed in early spring. The sap is milky and can irritate skin, so wear gloves when trimming.
Trachelospermum jasminoides Balls – Star Jasmine Balls
Westringia fruticosa – Coastal Rosemary
Westringia fruticosa – Coastal Rosemary
Westringia fruticosa, Coastal Rosemary, is an Australian native evergreen shrub from the headlands and dunes of the east coast. It builds a dense rounded bush of fine grey green leaves held in whorls, with small white to pale lilac flowers. Despite the common name it is not the culinary herb.
Mature plants sit at 1.5 to 2 metres tall and 1.5 to 2 metres wide, growing 30 to 60 centimetres a year, and they clip smaller without complaint. Full sun to part shade and sharp drainage are the requirements. Salt wind, sandy soil, drought and light to moderate frost are all handled.
It is a standard on coastal projects, road verges, council garden beds and exposed banks that need erosion cover. Plant 1 to 1.5 metres apart for an informal screen, or 80 centimetres for a clipped hedge. A single plant fills a 40 to 50 centimetre pot on a courtyard or balcony.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Coastal Rosemary
What is Coastal Rosemary?
Westringia fruticosa is an Australian native evergreen shrub from the headlands and dunes of the east coast. It forms a dense rounded bush of fine grey green leaves held in whorls, with small white to pale lilac flowers. Despite the common name it is not culinary rosemary and is not used in cooking.
How big does Coastal Rosemary grow?
Mature plants reach 1.5 to 2 metres tall and 1.5 to 2 metres wide. It clips readily to smaller dimensions and is often maintained at around a metre as a hedge or a low mound. Growth is moderate, roughly 30 to 60 centimetres a year, so it holds a trimmed shape well.
Is Coastal Rosemary suitable for coastal positions?
It is one of the best shrubs available for exposed coastal work. It grows naturally on sea cliffs and copes with salt laden wind, sand and reflected heat. It is used constantly on beachfront reserves, dune stabilisation projects and seaside gardens where little else holds a tidy shape.
When does Coastal Rosemary flower?
The main flush is spring and summer, roughly September through February, with scattered flowering at other times of the year in mild districts. The flowers are small, white to pale lilac and sit among the foliage rather than above it. Clipped hedges flower less than plants left to grow informally.
How far apart should I plant Coastal Rosemary for a hedge?
Space plants 80 centimetres apart for a tight formal hedge, or 1 to 1.5 metres apart for a dense informal screen. On banks and batters used for erosion cover, 1 metre in a staggered grid gives full ground coverage within about two growing seasons.
Can Coastal Rosemary grow in pots?
Yes. A pot 40 to 50 centimetres wide suits a single plant for a courtyard, entry or balcony. Use a free draining mix, because the roots will not tolerate sitting wet. Container plants need watering more often than those in the ground, plus a light trim to hold their shape.
How do I prune and care for Coastal Rosemary?
Trim lightly two or three times a year, taking the soft new growth and avoiding cuts into bare old wood, which reshoots poorly. Water through the first summer, then only in extended dry spells. On most soils it needs no feeding at all, and it resents heavy watering and poor drainage.
Westringia fruticosa – Coastal Rosemary
Westringia ‘Wynyabbie Blue’ – Wynyabbie Blue Coastal Rosemary
Westringia ‘Wynyabbie Blue’ – Wynyabbie Blue Coastal Rosemary
Westringia 'Wynyabbie Blue' is a hardy Australian native shrub grown for its lilac blue flowers, which are larger and more freely carried than those of the common white forms. Narrow grey green leaves sit in neat whorls on a dense rounded frame that holds its shape through the year.
Expect 1.5 to 2 metres in height and width at maturity, at 30 to 60 centimetres a year. Full sun brings the heaviest flowering, though part shade is accepted. Drainage matters above everything else, after which it takes salt wind, sandy or gravelly ground, drought and light to moderate frost.
Mass plantings on batters, median strips and coastal frontages are where it earns its keep, and it clips into a low hedge of about a metre without losing its flowering. Plant 1 to 1.5 metres apart for an informal screen. One plant fills a 40 to 50 centimetre pot neatly.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Wynyabbie Blue Coastal Rosemary
What is Westringia Wynyabbie Blue?
Westringia 'Wynyabbie Blue' is a hardy Australian native shrub grown for its lilac blue flowers, which are larger and more freely carried than those of the common white forms. Narrow grey green leaves sit in neat whorls on a dense rounded frame. It is evergreen and holds its structure all year.
How big does Wynyabbie Blue grow?
It reaches 1.5 to 2 metres tall and 1.5 to 2 metres wide at maturity, growing 30 to 60 centimetres a year. It clips comfortably to around a metre if you want a lower hedge, and it will hold that height indefinitely given two or three light trims a year.
When does Wynyabbie Blue flower?
From spring right through autumn, roughly September to May, with sporadic flowers in winter in mild districts. The lilac blue flowers open in flushes rather than all at once, so there is usually some colour on the plant. Flowering is heaviest in full sun on lean, well drained soil.
Is Wynyabbie Blue drought tolerant?
Yes. Once the roots are established it needs very little water and copes with extended dry periods, which is why it is used on unirrigated median strips and road verges. Drainage matters more than watering, since the plant will die in soggy ground long before it dies of thirst.
Is Wynyabbie Blue suitable for coastal positions?
It is. Salt laden wind, sandy soils and reflected heat are all handled, and it is planted routinely on foreshore reserves and beachside gardens. In very exposed frontal positions the plant stays lower and denser than it would inland, which generally suits the situation anyway.
How far apart should I plant Wynyabbie Blue for a hedge?
Use 80 centimetres between plants for a clipped formal hedge, or 1 to 1.5 metres for a dense informal screen. For mass planting on banks and median strips, 1 metre in a staggered pattern gives full coverage within about two growing seasons and shades out most weeds.
How do I prune and care for Wynyabbie Blue?
Trim lightly after each flowering flush, taking soft growth only. Cutting back into bare old wood leaves gaps that will not fill in, so stay on top of it rather than letting it get away. Water through the first summer, then rarely. Avoid rich soils and heavy fertiliser.
Westringia ‘Wynyabbie Blue’ – Wynyabbie Blue Coastal Rosemary
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Teucrium fruticans Ball – Silver Bush Germander Topiary
Teucrium fruticans Ball – Silver Bush Germander Topiary
Teucrium fruticans is the Silver Bush Germander, a Mediterranean evergreen grown here as a clipped topiary ball. The foliage is small, aromatic and blue-grey, with a white felted underside and matching felted square stems, so the whole plant reads silver from a distance.
Mauve-blue flowers appear on the arching stems through spring and into summer, and in mild districts it will throw the odd flush at other times of year. The flowers are a bonus rather than the point. The reason to plant it is the colour and the form.
It clips exceptionally well, which is why it is one of the few genuinely silver plants available as a formal ball. A pair either side of a doorway, or a run repeated down a path, gives the structure of a Buxus ball in a completely different tone.
Full sun and sharp drainage are the two requirements. Given those, it is drought tolerant once established, handles coastal exposure and inland heat, tolerates light frost and copes with poor soil. What it will not tolerate is wet feet.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Teucrium fruticans Ball
What is Teucrium fruticans?
It is an evergreen Mediterranean shrub in the mint family, Lamiaceae, commonly called Silver Bush Germander or Tree Germander. It is grown for its aromatic blue-grey foliage with white felted undersides and stems, and its mauve-blue flowers. These are supplied as clipped topiary balls.
How big does it get?
As a clipped ball it stays at whatever size you trim it to. Left unclipped the species reaches roughly 0.75 to 1.2 metres tall and spreads to around 1.8 metres, so a ball needs trimming twice a year to hold its outline rather than running to a spreading shrub.
How is it different to a Buxus ball?
Colour and climate. Buxus is dark glossy green and prefers moisture and some shelter. Teucrium is silver-grey and aromatic, and it wants heat, full sun and sharp drainage. In hot, dry or coastal positions where Buxus struggles or burns, Teucrium holds condition. It is the obvious substitute for a formal ball in a Mediterranean-style garden.
When does it flower?
Mauve-blue flowers appear through spring into summer along the arching stems, with occasional flushes at other times in mild climates. Trim lightly straight after the main flush to keep the ball tight without losing the next display.
How do I keep the ball in shape?
Trim lightly twice a year, once after the main flowering flush and again in late summer. Work to the existing outline rather than cutting deep. An older specimen that has opened up can be cut back harder once a year to rejuvenate it, as it reshoots well from the frame.
Is it suitable for pots?
Yes, and it is one of the better choices. It is naturally compact, tolerates drying out between waterings, and the silver foliage lifts a dark pot. Use a free-draining premium potting mix and never let the pot sit in a saucer of water.
Is it drought and frost tolerant?
Drought tolerant once established, and it handles inland heat well. Frost tolerance is more limited, at light frosts only, so in colder inland districts give it a sheltered position. It is also reliably coastal tolerant.
What soil does it need?
Almost any, including poor and sandy ground and limestone soils, provided drainage is excellent. Wet feet is the one thing that kills it. On heavy clay, plant on a raised mound or improve the profile with gypsum and coarse compost before planting.
Teucrium fruticans Ball – Silver Bush Germander Topiary
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