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ROSMARINUS officinalis
Commonly known as Rosemary
Common rosemary, flowers blue
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Evergreenleathery, dark-green leaves to 5cm (2in) long, white-felted beneath.
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Blue
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Height1.5m (5ft)
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Spread1.5m (5ft)
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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 1cm (½in) long from the upper leaf axils.
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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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Full sun
ROSMARINUS officinalis
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowSalvia rosmarinus. Often flowers mid-spring to summer and again in autumn. Wildlife plant - bees.Pests & DiseasesHoney fungusPlace of originMediterranean
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Garden Location/ConditionsSub-tropical / mediterranean
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HardinessFully hardyIn well-drained soil
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Leaf marginEntire
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Leaf shapeLinear
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Pruning groupPruning 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.
RHS group 9 & 11 -
Scented PlantsScented flowersScented foliage
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsWell drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
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Toxic - Category CMay cause skin allergy
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WildlifeBee friendlyRabbit Resistant
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Hedging - Box Alternatives
Planting to avoid allergic reactions and asthma
- Allergic reactions and pollen
- Plants which produce masses of pollen - to avoid
- Plants producing little pollen - relatively safe!
Rosmarinus - Care Guide
1.5m (5ft)
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Buy Varieties of ROSMARINUS officinalis

ROSMARINUS officinalis f.albiflorus
Rosemary
white-flowered form. Upright to rounded habit


ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Green Ginger'
Rosemary
ginger-scented leaves and light blue flowers

ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Majorca Pink'
Rosemary
attractive pink flowering form


ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Miss Jessopp's Upright'
Rosemary
strong growing form with an erect-habit

ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Pointe du Raz'
Rosemary
vigorous prostrate variety with mid-blue flowers

ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Prostratus'
Rosemary
pale blue, semi-prostrate

ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Roman Beauty'
Rosemary
dark blue tight arching form


ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Severn Sea'
Rosemary
arching branches and brilliant blue flowers

ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Tuscan Blue'
Rosemary
brilliant blue flowers
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)
2 options from £6.00

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