Rosemary. An aromatic shrub with leathery, narrow dark green leaves. Pretty vivid blue 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 ‘Benenden Blue’
An aromatic shrub with leathery, narrow dark green leaves. Pretty vivid blue flowers from mid-spring to early summer and may flower again in autumn.
Additional information
| Generic | Rosmarinus |
|---|---|
| Species | officinalis |
| Varietry | 'Benenden Blue' |
| Common Name | Rosemary |
| Flower Colour | blue |
| 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 | |
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