ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Roman Beauty'

Commonly known as Rosemary

Dark blue tight arching form
Further Reading....
  • Evergreen
    Leathery dark green leaves
  • Blue
    Dark blue
  • Height
    50cm (20in)
  • Spread
    40cm (16in)
  • Dwarf shrub
    Typically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.
    Semi-upright form producing whorls of tubular, 2-lipped flowers from the upper leaf axils.
  • Herb
  • 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)
  • Full sun

ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Roman Beauty'

 
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Delivery Information Normally 3 - 5 days
plant size comparison icon 2 to 3 Litre
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  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Salvia rosmarinus 'Roman Beauty'. Wildlife plant - bees.
    Pests & Diseases
    Honey fungus
    Place of origin
    Garden origin. UK. C. Fairweather, Hampshire.
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Sub-tropical / mediterranean
    Suitable for small gardens
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
    In well-drained soil
  • Leaf margin
    Entire
    		(see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Linear
    		(see photos above)
  • Pruning group
    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.

    RHS group 9 & 11
  • Scented Plants
    Scented foliage
  • Seasonal Interest
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Neutral to alkaline soil
    Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
  • Toxic - Category C
    May cause skin allergy
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
    Rabbit Resistant
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Hedging - Box Alternatives
Planting to avoid allergic reactions and asthma
Rosmarinus - Care Guide

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)
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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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