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    ROSMARINUS
    ROSMARINUS
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    ROSMARINUS

    Commonly known as Rosemary

    Common Rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis, has been absorbed into the genus Salvia. Its new identification is Salvia rosmarinus.

    From the latin, "dew of the sea" and with a tendency to flower outside its usual season. Well-known cottage garden plant and also used for culinary purposes, herbalism and perfumery. Pest and drought resistant.

    Genus of 2 species of evergreen shrubs found in rocky sites, woodland and scrub in the Mediterranean region.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Good to know
      Trim hedges after flowering
    • Medicinal properties
      Part of the mint family which has long been used for medicinal purposes especially in strengthening memory. A symbol of loyalty and friendship. Culinary use from Roman times.
    • Place of origin
      Rocky and scrubby areas of the Mediterranean
    • Dwarf shrub
      Typically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.
    • Ground cover
      These plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
    • Herb
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
    • Scented foliage
    • may cause skin allergy
      People
    • Bee friendly
    • Rabbit Resistant
    View Planting Tips and Care Advice
    Hedging - Box Alternatives
    Planting to avoid allergic reactions and asthma
    Rosmarinus - Care Guide
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    varieties
    ROSMARINUS officinalis
    Common rosemary, flowers blue
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.00
    ROSMARINUS officinalis f.albiflorus
    White-flowered form. Upright to rounded habit
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £14.00
    Available Early Spring 2027
    Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Majorca Pink'
    Attractive pink flowering form
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £14.00
    Available late spring to early summer 2027
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Pointe du Raz'
    Vigorous prostrate variety with mid-blue flowers
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £14.00
    Available again from OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2026
    Dispatch will take place anytime from early October through to late November as stock becomes available.
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    ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Prostratus'
    Pale blue, semi-prostrate
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £14.00
    ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Roman Beauty'
    Dark blue tight arching form
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £14.00
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Tuscan Blue'
    Brilliant blue flowers
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £14.00
    Available again from OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2026
    Dispatch will take place anytime from early October through to late November as stock becomes available.
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
    A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
    0.9 kg
    £6.00
    Unavailable
    2.5 kg
    £13.00
    Unavailable
    4.5 kg
    £25.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Wildflower Mini Meadow
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²
    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
    All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
    1 ltr
    £8.50
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