Teucrium 'Silver Box'

How to grow Teucrium 'Silver Box' in NZ

Teucrium 'Silver Box' grows best in full sun with well drained soil. Improve the planting area with compost before planting and water regularly while establishing. Once established it tolerates dry conditions well and requires only occasional watering during prolonged dry periods. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring to encourage dense healthy growth.

Teucrium 'Silver Box' care tips

Teucrium 'Silver Box' is easy to maintain and responds well to clipping, making it ideal for formal hedges and shaped plantings. Trim lightly after periods of active growth to maintain a neat form. Apply mulch annually to conserve soil moisture while keeping it clear of the stems. Feed each spring for the best foliage colour and vigour.

Teucrium 'Silver Box' size, spacing, and growth rate

Teucrium 'Silver Box' typically grows 40 to 60 centimetres tall and wide. Space plants 30 to 40 centimetres apart for a dense hedge or around 60 centimetres apart for individual specimens. Growth is moderate, producing a compact shrub with excellent branching.

Landscaping uses for Teucrium 'Silver Box'

Teucrium 'Silver Box' is ideal for low hedges, edging pathways, knot gardens, borders, containers, and Mediterranean style landscapes. Its silver foliage contrasts beautifully with green shrubs and flowering perennials while providing year round structure and colour.

Why buy Teucrium 'Silver Box' from The Plant Company?

The Plant Company is NZ’s most trusted plant nursery, supplying premium quality plants that are carefully grown for outstanding garden performance. Every Teucrium 'Silver Box' is selected for health and vigour before dispatch so it arrives ready to establish successfully. Our experienced team provides expert advice, fast nationwide delivery, and dependable customer service.