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Salvia rosmarinus (any variety) (Rosemary (any variety))

Other names: Rosmarinus officinalis (any variety)

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Variety or Cultivar
S. rosmarinus (any variety) is are upright, spreading, or prostrate, evergreen shrubs with linear, aromatic, dark green leaves, pale grey beneath, and whorls of small, two-lipped, purple-blue to white flowers in summer.
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Season of interest

Flower

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Flower

Foliage

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Foliage
Height and spread

Height and spread

Size Max height Max spread To maturity
1.5 m 1.5 m 5-10 years
4 ft 4 ft 5-10 years

Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Moist but well-drained
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • West
  • South
Exposure
  • Sheltered

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Cultivation

Grow in poor, well-drained soil in a sunny, sheltered position. Tolerates coastal conditions and is resistant to grazing deer. May bloom again in autumn. Suitable for use as a low, formal or informal hedge.

Suggested uses

Containers/Patio, Coastal, Beds and borders, Mediterranean, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Wallside and trellises, Flavouring food and drinks

UK hardiness

H4

USDA zones

Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10

Sunset zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Low
Central Valley = Low
South Coastal = Very Low
South Inland = Low
High and Intermediate Desert = Moderate/Medium
Low Desert = Moderate/Medium

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Upright, Spreading, Prostrate

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Fragrance

Foliage is aromatic.

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning

Pruning group 9. If used as a low, formal or informal hedge, trim after flowering.

Propagation methods

Semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

Brown scale

Rosemary leaf beetle

Diseases

Generally disease-free.

Prune evergreen shrubs lightly (only if needed)

Take semi-hardwood cuttings in late-summer

Plant container grown plants in a sunny sheltered spot

Plant early in spring in sun on poor, well-drained soil

Protect from hard winter frosts

Protect in winter with dry mulch (in cold areas)

Take semi-ripe cuttings

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