ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Tuscan Blue'
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ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Tuscan Blue'
Commonly known as Rosemary
Brilliant blue flowers
£13.50 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ for £11.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Salvia rosmarinus 'Tuscan Blue'. Wildlife plant - bees -
Pests & Diseases
Honey fungus -
Place of origin
Mediterranean. Garden origin -
EvergreenLeathery, dark green leaves.
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Blue
Brilliant blue -
BorderSuitable for a mixed or herbaceous border
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Cottage garden
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Sub-tropical / mediterranean
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Suitable for small gardens
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Fully hardyIn well-drained soil
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Entire
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Linear
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Height
1.2m (4ft) -
Spread
1m (39in)
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Herb
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightProduces whorls of tubular, 2-lipped flowers from the upper leaf axils.
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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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Summer 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 Size1.2m (4ft)
1m (39in)
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