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ROSMARINUS officinalis
Commonly known as Rosemary
Common rosemary, flowers blue
Plant Details
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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. Often flowers mid-spring to summer and again in autumn. Wildlife plant - bees. -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
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Evergreenleathery, dark-green leaves to 5cm (2in) long, white-felted beneath.
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Blue
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Fully hardyIn well-drained soil
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Entire
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Linear
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Height
1.5m (5ft) -
Spread
1.5m (5ft) -
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 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 flowers
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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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may cause skin allergy
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Bee friendly
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size1.5m (5ft)
1.5m (5ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuitable for a mixed or herbaceous borderCottage gardenSub-tropical / mediterranean
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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.
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Soil Conditions
Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soil
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Hedging - Box Alternatives
Planting to avoid allergic reactions and asthma
Rosmarinus - Care Guide