Product description
With its neat dark green foliage and rose-pink flowers, this elegant form of Germander brings gentle colour and structure to sunny borders and patio displays. Teucrium lucidrys has a naturally tidy habit that suits both modern and traditional planting schemes, offering a relaxed Mediterranean feel without overwhelming surrounding plants.
For best results, plant Germander in a warm, sheltered position where it can enjoy plenty of sunlight. Free draining soil is essential, especially through winter, and adding grit at planting helps keep the roots dry. A light trim after flowering maintains its compact outline and encourages fresh growth, while occasional watering during prolonged dry spells supports steady development. Its steady, evergreen presence makes Teucrium a practical choice for borders, containers, and mixed displays throughout the year.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
Germander
Teucrium lucidrys
Teucrium lucidrys
Product description
With its neat dark green foliage and rose-pink flowers, this elegant form of Germander brings gentle colour and structure to sunny borders and patio displays. Teucrium lucidrys has a naturally tidy habit that suits both modern and traditional planting schemes, offering a relaxed Mediterranean feel without overwhelming surrounding plants.
For best results, plant Germander in a warm, sheltered position where it can enjoy plenty of sunlight. Free draining soil is essential, especially through winter, and adding grit at planting helps keep the roots dry. A light trim after flowering maintains its compact outline and encourages fresh growth, while occasional watering during prolonged dry spells supports steady development. Its steady, evergreen presence makes Teucrium a practical choice for borders, containers, and mixed displays throughout the year.
Please Note: When purchasing plants, please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.
Give your plants the best start
Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
Avoid using rich compost at planting - this can cause Germander lucidrys to produce soft, floppy growth, which makes it difficult for the plant to hold a neat, structured line.
How to Water
Give Germander occasional water during its first season to help it establish, allowing the soil to dry slightly between each soak. Once settled, it only needs attention in prolonged dry spells, as its preference for free‑draining conditions makes it naturally tolerant of drier soils.
How to Plant
Set Germander into a warm, sheltered spot with plenty of sun, placing it in free‑draining soil improved with grit to keep the roots dry over winter. Position it at the same depth as it was in its pot and firm the soil gently around the base to help it settle in well.
