Teucrium chamaedrys and Teucrium chamaedrys Alba
Teucrium chamaedrys and Teucrium chamaedrys Alba
Teucrium chamaedrys sp., Alba
Wall germander, Ground oak, Horse chive, Mercury, Wild germander
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Description
A duo of small oak-leaved germanders composed of the wild Teucrium chamaedrys with pink flowers and its 'Alba' form with yellowish-white flowers. These are perennial plants with long summer flowering, from June to August. Their foliage is almost evergreen in winter. They can withstand temperatures as low as -15°C (5°F) and are perfectly adapted to very dry summers. Their vegetation usually reaches a height of 30 to 40cm (12 to 16in) and spreads on the ground over time. These germanders make excellent rockery plants and can be used to create beautiful borders without the need for watering.
The duo consists of:
1 x Teucrium chamaedrys: the species type with pink flowers. It usually grows to a height of 30 to 40cm (12 to 16in) and thrives particularly well in well-drained soils.
1 x Teucrium chamaedrys 'Alba': this variant is distinguished by its elegant and discreet white flowers with a touch of pale-yellow. Otherwise, it is identical to the wild species.
These two varieties of Teucrium chamaedrys should be planted in well-drained soils, even limestone, and in sunny to partially shaded locations. For optimal effect, plant about 6 to 9 plants per square metre and maintain a distance of at least 30cm (12in) between each plant.
This duo of teucriums combines perfectly with lavenders and creeping rosemary in a dry garden. Add some 'Elijah Blue' fescue grass for its striking silver-blue foliage. Finally, Sedum 'Autumn Joy', with its pink to reddish flowers in autumn, can bring a beautiful harmony of colours and textures to the ensemble.
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Botanical data
Teucrium
chamaedrys
sp., Alba
Lamiaceae
Wall germander, Ground oak, Horse chive, Mercury, Wild germander
Southern Europe
Planting and care
Teucrium chamaedrys likes poor, even limestone soils that are well-drained or even dry. It also accepts any good garden soil, as long as it does not retain water, especially in winter. In fertile soil, it will be less perennial and show faster growth. In a warm climate, this germander tolerates partial shade very well. With very few exceptions, teucrium prefer rather dry, rocky and poor, limestone, well-drained soils, as well as full sun. In very clayey soils, it should be grown on a bank, along a wall, or in a rockery.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.