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© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. ROSMARINUS and ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Majorca Pink'
© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. ROSMARINUS and ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Majorca Pink'
© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. ROSMARINUS and ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Majorca Pink'
© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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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.

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    • 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
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    Varieties

    ROSMARINUS officinalis
    Common rosemary, flowers blue
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    ROSMARINUS officinalis f.albiflorus
    White-flowered form. Upright to rounded habit
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £13.50
    Available again from summer 2025
    Could be any time, June through to end August. 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
    £13.50
    ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Prostratus'
    Pale blue, semi-prostrate
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    Available again from summer 2025
    Could be any time, June through to end August. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Roman Beauty'
    Dark blue tight arching form
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £13.50
    ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Tuscan Blue'
    Brilliant blue flowers
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £13.50
    ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Whitewater Silver'
    Prostrate form with blue flowers. Leaves silvery on reverse
     
    2 to 3 Litre
    £13.50
    Available again from summer 2025
    Could be any time, June through to end August. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
    Unavailable
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    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 - Vitax
    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
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