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Rosmarinus officinalis

Original price €12,95 - Original price €28,00
Original price
€28,00
€12,95 - €28,00
Current price €28,00

Rosmarinus officinalis

An aromatic evergreen shrub with narrow, needle-like leaves and small blue-mauve flowers from spring through summer. Highly drought-tolerant once established. Invaluable for cooking, fragrance, and as a bee plant.

Overview

Type
Shrub
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy, Rounded
Maturity
2-5 yrs
Max Height
1.5m
Max Spread
1.5m
Hardiness
H5
Toxicity
Not toxic
Suggested Uses
Borders Cottage City Wildlife garden
Flowering Season
Spring Summer
Foliage Season
Spring Summer Autumn

Growing Conditions

Grow in well-drained, alkaline soil in full sun. Trim after flowering. Does not regenerate from old wood.
Sunlight
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
Drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
pH
Neutral, Acid
Soil Types
Loamy, Clay, Sandy
Drought Tolerant
Yes
Flood Tolerant
No

Care & Pests

Pruning
Prune after flowering to maintain shape; remove dead wood
Propagation
Softwood cuttings Semi-ripe cuttings
Care Tips
  • Mulch annually
  • Feed in spring
  • Water in dry spells during first 2 years
Common Pests
Aphids Vine weevil
Diseases
Powdery mildew Honey fungus