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ROSMARINUS officinalis
Commonly known as Rosemary
Common rosemary, flowers blue
Further Reading....
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Evergreenleathery, dark-green leaves to 5cm (2in) long, white-felted beneath.
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Height1.5m (5ft) -
Spread1.5m (5ft)
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Herb
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightProduces whorls of tubular, 2-lipped flowers 1cm (½in) long from the upper leaf axils.
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Hardy - average winterHardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Full sun
ROSMARINUS officinalis
- Details
- Description
- Mature Size
- Tips and Advice
- Goes Well With
- Planting Combinations
- Other Suggestions
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Additional Features
Good to knowSalvia rosmarinus. Often flowers mid-spring to summer and again in autumn. Wildlife plant - bees.
Pests & DiseasesHoney fungus
Place of originMediterranean -
Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuitable for a mixed or herbaceous borderCottage gardenSub-tropical / mediterranean
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HardinessFully hardyIn well-drained soil
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Leaf margin
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Leaf shape
Linear
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Pruning group
Pruning group 6Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.
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Scented PlantsScented flowersScented foliage
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsWell drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
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Toxic - Category C
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Wildlife
Bee friendlyRabbit Resistant
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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
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Buy Varieties of ROSMARINUS officinalis
ROSMARINUS officinalis f.albiflorus
Rosemary
white-flowered form. Upright to rounded habit
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
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ for £11.00 each
£13.50 each
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
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Only £7.50
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Only £7.50
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