Rosemary
Rosmarinus officinalis
Common Name: Rosemary
Genus: Rosmarinus
Species: officinalis
The Latin translation of the word Rosmarinus refers to how these shrubs are often found growing in coastal locations.
Category: Shrubs and Sub-shrubs
Form: Shrub
Growth Rate: Average
Awards: RHS Perfect for Pollinators
Hardiness: Hardy | Height: 2.00 m (200 cm) |
Sun/Shade: Full sun | Spread: 1.50 m (150 cm) |
Flowering Period: May & June |
Soil: Poor to slightly nutritious.
Soil Moisture: Dry, well drained
This evergreen shrub has fragrant leaves that are often used in cooking. The plant has upright shoots, the leaves are small, dark green and needle like. Small, hooded pale blue flowers are produced in spring and sometimes, again in autumn. Rosemary can also be used as a hedging plant.
Upright
spikes of purple-blue flowers from mid-spring to early summer and
aromatic dark green leaves. Rosemary is perfect for a sunny herb garden
shrub or mixed border. While winter frosts may kill off some of the
shoots the plant should regenerate from the base. The young leaves are
great for flavouring roasted vegetables lamb and pork.
- Soil: well-drained soil
- Flower colour: purple-blue
- Other features: leaves may be used to flavour lamb pork and roasted vegetables
- Hardiness: frost hardy (needs winter protection)
- Garden care: To ensure a plentiful supply of young succulent leaves for culinary use gather the leaves regularly and prune each spring.
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