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  • ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Green Ginger'
    ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Green Ginger'
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    ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Green Ginger'

    Commonly known as Rosemary

    Ginger-scented leaves and light blue flowers
     
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    • Good to know
      Salvia rosmarinus 'Green Ginger'. Wildlife plant - insects
    • Pests & Diseases
      Honey fungus
    • Place of origin
      Garden origin.
    • Evergreen
      leathery, dark green leaves
    • Blue
    • Border
      Suitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Cottage garden
    • Sub-tropical / mediterranean
    • Suitable for small gardens
    • Fully hardy
      In well-drained soil
    • Entire
    • Linear
    • Height
      90cm (36in)
    • Spread
      90cm (36in)
    • Herb
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
      Produces whorls of tubular, 2-lipped flowers from the upper leaf axils
    • 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.

    • 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
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Neutral to alkaline soil
    • Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
    • Full sun
    • may cause skin allergy
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    • Bee friendly
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      90cm (36in)
      Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Watering Can
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    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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    £3.00
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    £6.00
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