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ROSMARINUS officinalis
Commonly known as Rosemary
Common rosemary, flowers blue
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Evergreen - linear, leathery, dark-green leaves to 5cm (2in) long, white-felted beneath.
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Blue -
Height - 1.5m (5ft) -
Spread - 1.5m (5ft)
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Herb
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Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - produces whorls of tubular, 2-lipped flowers 1cm (½in) long from the upper leaf axils.
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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) -
Full sun -
Additional Features - Good to know - - often flowers mid-spring to summer and again in autumn. Wildlife plant - bees. -
Pests & Diseases - honey fungus -
Place of origin - Mediterranean -
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
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Pruning group - 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.
RHS group 9 & 11 -
Scented Plants - Scented flowers -
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Scented foliage
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil -
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Wildlife - Bee friendly - -
Rabbit 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
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Buy Varieties of ROSMARINUS officinalis
ROSMARINUS officinalis f.albiflorus >
Commonly known as: Rosemary.
White-flowered form. Upright to rounded habit
ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Miss Jessopp's Upright' >
Commonly known as: Rosemary.
Strong growing form with an erect-habit
ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Severn Sea' >
Commonly known as: Rosemary.
Arching branches and brilliant blue flowers
ROSMARINUS officinalis 'Whitewater Silver' >
Commonly known as: Rosemary.
Prostrate form with blue flowers. Leaves silvery on reverse
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