Rosemary. An aromatic shrub with leathery, narrow dark green leaves. Pretty purple-blue to white flowers from mid-spring to early summer and may flower again in autumn. Max Height 1.5m. Max Spread 1.5m. Flowers March to September. Full sun. Frost hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Rosmarinus officinalis
An aromatic shrub with leathery, narrow dark green leaves. Pretty purple-blue to white flowers from mid-spring to early summer and may flower again in autumn.
Category: Shrubs
Additional information
Generic | Rosmarinus |
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Species | officinalis |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Rosemary |
Flower Colour | purple, blue, white |
Soil | Poor |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 1.5m |
Family | Labiatae |
Spread | 1.5m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Bushy |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | March, September |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Frost hardy |
Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Herb garden, Border |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
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Maintenance | |
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