Colours and scent Flowers: Blue, Purple Fruit: Leaf: Green Stem: Variegated leaf: No Scent: Yes, herbal-balm Aroma location:
Size and shape Height: 1.20m Height at 10yrs: 1.20m Spread: 1.50m Spread at 10yrs: 1.50m Shape: Dome
Evergreen, Seasons of interest... Blooms/foliage interest in: Spring Evergreen: Yes
Rosmarinus officinalis Rosemary, Common rosemary
Plant Names... Botanical name: Rosmarinus officinalis Common name: Rosemary, Common rosemary Also known as: Salvia rosmarinus
Plant Type... Plant botanical type: Shrub
Use For... Wall cover, Hedge, Structural, Deer resistant, Rabbit resistant, Bee attraction Wall notes: South, West facing
Description... This plant has narrow grey-green leaves on long rather floppy stems. In the spring it is clothed with tiny lilac flowers. It can be damaged in really cold weather. Rosemary is best left to go its own way which is often rather untidy and sprawling, but with masses of natural charm. If you must prune it, dry the twigs and preserve them so you can toss them onto your fire or barbecue and further enjoy the aromas. In days gone by it was said to stimulate the memory and to ease gout. The plant was once used in a complex ceremony to divine a girl's future partner.
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Rosmarinus officinalis
Planting your new plant
Water the plant thoroughly when you get it home, and plant out as soon as possible. Make the hole for the plant larger that the pot it is in and the same depth. When removing the plant from the pot, squeeze the sides of the pot to loosen it. Loosen the roots of the plant, put the plant in the hole spreading the roots to encourage them to grow outwards. Fill round the edges of the rootball with soil to the same level as the surrounding soil.
Care for your plant
Plants in containers need plant food to thrive when in growth. Seek advice from your retailer regarding best product(s). Follow the packet instructions when applying plant food. Remove fading flowers to encourage fresh ones.
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