Wonderfully fragrant and evergreen, Rosemary can sit as a stunning shrub or low hedge. Known to be a culinary herb, Rosemary is perfect for kitchen gardens or bordering your paths. We've dedicated time and care into growing your plant, so it arrives looking stunningly new and healthy.̴Ì?Find out more
About Rosemary
Rosemary will provide you with year-round interest, to, not only with its deep, evergreen leaves, but also it's lovely purple flowers, and stunningly fragrant scent.̴Ì?
It's rather popular and well-known for its culinary uses, and can look gorgeous when placed in a rock garden or pathway edge.̴Ì?
Key Features̴Ì?
It is best to plant Rosmarinus officinalis in a sunny, sheltered spot, and does always prefer a dry/stony site. We highly recommend growing Rosemary along with Lavender, to create the ultimate, fragrant, colourful border/ herb garden.
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Growth rate: Average (20-40cm per year)
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Ideal height: 0.5m+ Small̴Ì?
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Soil type: Normal
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Exposure: Exposed, sheltered, coastal̴Ì?
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Aspect: Full sun
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Evergreen foliage? Yes
Pruning & Care
As it is pot grown, you can easily leave the plant in its pot for a few days/weeks before planting it. Just ensure you keep it well-watered and it gets enough sun. Don't leave the plant for too long, however, as you don't want the roots becoming root bound.
Rosemary will always benefit from a decent, hard bit of pruning. We highly recommend cutting it back half the size of the space you're wanting to fill. Pruning must be done near the end of Spring or beginning of Summer.
How To Plant Pot Grown Rosemary
- Prepare the soil by mixing in some compost. Dig the hole- this will have to be about twice the width of the root system, but the same depth.
- Remove the plant from its pot by placing one hand on the base of the plant, and the other at the bottom of the pot. Wriggle the pot away gently.
- Untangle the roots a little as they may be clumped together.
- Place the plant into the hole, ensuring the base of the stem is level with the surface of the soil. Follow this with backfilling the hole with your soil mix, and patting down to lightly secure.
- When you're done, thoroughly water the plant. Ensure you regularly water throughout its first year, as the plant needs plenty to be able to settle down, recover, and establish.