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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.
Further Reading....
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Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.
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Ground coverThese plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
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Herb
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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Additional Features
Good to knowTrim hedges after flowering
Medicinal propertiesPart 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 originRocky and scrubby areas of the Mediterranean -
Scented PlantsScented foliage
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Toxic - Category C
May cause skin allergy -
Wildlife
Bee friendlyRabbit Resistant
Hedging - Box Alternatives
- What are the Alternatives to Box Hedging?
- Laurel hedging - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Camellias for large hedges - Video Tip ondemand_video
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
Rosemary
common rosemary, flowers blue
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ for £11.00 each
£13.50 each
ROSMARINUS officinalis f.albiflorus
Rosemary
white-flowered form. Upright to rounded habit
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ for £11.00 each
£13.50 each
ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Green Ginger'
Rosemary
ginger-scented leaves and light blue flowers
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ for £11.00 each
£13.50 each
ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Majorca Pink'
Rosemary
attractive pink flowering form
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ for £11.00 each
£13.50 each
ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Miss Jessopp's Upright'
Rosemary
strong growing form with an erect-habit
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ for £11.00 each
£13.50 each
ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Pointe du Raz'
Rosemary
vigorous prostrate variety with mid-blue flowers
ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Prostratus'
Rosemary
pale blue, semi-prostrate
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ for £11.00 each
£13.50 each
ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Roman Beauty'
Rosemary
dark blue tight arching form
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ for £11.00 each
£13.50 each
ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Tuscan Blue'
Rosemary
brilliant blue flowers
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ for £11.00 each
£13.50 each
ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Whitewater Silver'
Rosemary
prostrate form with blue flowers. Leaves silvery on reverse
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ for £11.00 each
£13.50 each
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
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00
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)
3 options from £3.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
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™.
Only £7.50
