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ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Prostratus'
Commonly known as Rosemary
Pale blue, semi-prostrate
Further Reading....
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Evergreenleathery, dark green leaves.
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BluePale blue -
HeightTo 30cm (12in) -
SpreadTo 2m (6½ft)
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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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HerbLow, creeping habit. Produces tubular, 2-lipped flowers 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 'Prostratus'
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Additional Features
Good to knowSalvia rosmarinus 'Prostratus'. The least hardy variant. Often flowers mid-spring to summer and again in autumn. Wildlife plant - bees.
Pests & DiseasesHoney fungus
Place of originMediterranean -
Garden Location/ConditionsCoastal / windsweptSub-tropical / mediterranean
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HardinessFully hardyIn well-drained soil
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Leaf margin
Entire(see photos above) -
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.
RHS group 9 & 11 -
Scented PlantsScented foliage
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsNeutral to alkaline soilWell 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
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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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
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