ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Whitewater Silver'
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ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Whitewater Silver'
Commonly known as Rosemary
Prostrate form with blue flowers. Leaves silvery on reverse
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Salvia rosmarinus 'Whitewater Silver'. Wildlife plant - insects -
Pests & Diseases
Honey fungus -
Place of origin
Mediterranean. Garden origin. UK. 2012. Robin Wallis, Whitewater Nurseries. Hants. -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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EvergreenLinear, leathery leaves with white-woolly undersides
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Blue
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BorderSuitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
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Cottage garden
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Patio / pot plants
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Sub-tropical / mediterranean
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Suitable for small gardens
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Entire
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Linear
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Height
60cm (24in) -
Spread
90cm (36in) -
Ground coverThese plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soilIn groups. Dense, bushy, mounding habit
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Herb
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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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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Mature Size60cm (24in)
90cm (36in)
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