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ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Prostratus'
Commonly known as Rosemary

Pale blue, semi-prostrate
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Good to know
Salvia rosmarinus 'Prostratus'. The least hardy variant. Often flowers mid-spring to summer and again in autumn. Wildlife plant - bees. -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
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Evergreenleathery, dark green leaves.
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Blue
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BorderSuitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
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Coastal / windswept
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Cottage garden
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Sub-tropical / mediterranean
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Fully hardyIn well-drained soil
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Entire
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Linear
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Height
To 30cm (12in) -
Spread
To 2m (6½ft) -
Ground coverThese plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soil
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HerbLow, creeping habit. Produces tubular, 2-lipped flowers from the upper leaf axils.
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Pruning group 6
Suitable 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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Hardy - average winter
Hardy 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) -
Scented foliage
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Neutral to alkaline soil
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Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
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Full sun
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may cause skin allergy
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Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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