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ROSMARINUS officinalis f.albiflorus
Commonly known as Rosemary
White-flowered form. Upright to rounded habit
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to knowSalvia rosmarinus f. albiflorus
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Pests & DiseasesHoney fungus
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Place of originMediterranean
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EvergreenLeathery, dark green leaves to 5cm (2in) long, white-felted beneath
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White
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Fully hardyIn well-drained soil
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Entire
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Linear
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Height80cm (32in)
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Spread1.5m (5ft)
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Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.Dense, bushy shrub. Produces whorls of tubular, 2-lipped white flowers 1cm (½in) long
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Herb
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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)
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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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may cause skin allergyPeople
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Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size80cm (32in)
1.5m (5ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuitable for a mixed or herbaceous borderCottage gardenSub-tropical / mediterraneanSuitable for small gardens
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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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Soil Conditions
Fertile well drained soilPoor to moderately fertile
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Hedging - Box Alternatives
Planting to avoid allergic reactions and asthma
Rosmarinus - Care Guide
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