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ROSMARINUS
Commonly known as Rosemary
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.
Further Reading....
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Herb
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Full sun -
Additional Features - 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. -
Pests & Diseases - honey fungus can be a problem -
Place of origin - rocky and scrubby areas of the Mediterranean -
Is Scented Plant - Scented foliage
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Soil Conditions - Alkaline / Chalk loving
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Neutral to alkaline soil
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Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
Hedging - Box Alternatives
Planting to avoid allergic reactions and asthma
- Allergic reactions and pollen
- Plants which produce masses of pollen - to avoid
- Plants producing little pollen - relatively safe!
Rosmarinus - Care Guide
Buy Varieties of ROSMARINUS
ROSMARINUS officinalis f.albiflorus >
Commonly known as: Rosemary.
White-flowered form. Upright to rounded habit
ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Miss Jessopp's Upright' >
Commonly known as: Rosemary.
Strong growing form with an erect-habit
ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Severn Sea' >
Commonly known as: Rosemary.
Arching branches and brilliant blue flowers
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.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
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™.
Only £7.50
