Salvia rosmarinus Prostratus Group (Rosemary Prostratus Group)

Other names: Rosmarinus repens , Rosmarinus lavandulaceus hort. , Rosmarinus corsicus 'Prostratus' , Rosmarinus officinalis 'Venzano Prostrate' , Rosmarinus officinalis 'Corsica Prostratus' , Rosmarinus officinalis Prostratus Group

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Variety or Cultivar

Prostratus Group are compact evergreen shrubs with linear, aromatic leaves and clusters of blue flowers.

Season of interest

Flower
	Spring	Summer	Autumn	Winter
Flower
Foliage
	Spring	Summer	Autumn	Winter
Foliage

Height and spread

Metric |
Imperial

Height and spread Metric \| Imperial
Size	Max height	Max spread	To maturity
0.5 m	1.5 m	5-10 years
1 ft	4 ft	5-10 years

Height and spread

Metric |
Imperial

Size

Max height

Max spread

To maturity

0.5 m

1.5 m

5-10 years

1 ft

4 ft

5-10 years

Where to grow

Soil

Soil type

Chalky
Loamy
Sandy

Soil drainage

Moist but well-drained
Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid
Alkaline
Neutral

Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Aspect

West
South

Exposure

Sheltered

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Cultivation

Plant in poor well-drained soil.

Suggested uses

Containers/Patio, Coastal, Beds and borders, Mediterranean, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Wallside and trellises, Foliage only

UK hardiness

USDA zones

Zone 6, Zone 7, 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

Bushy, Compact

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

Fragrance

Foliage is aromatic.

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning and propagation

Pruning

No pruning required.

Propagation methods

Semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests and diseases

Pests

Brown scale

Rosemary leaf beetle

Diseases

Monthly care advice

Prune evergreen shrubs lightly (only if needed)

Take semi-hardwood cuttings in late-summer

Plant container grown plants in a sunny sheltered spot

Plant container grown plants in moderately fertile, well-drained soil

Take semi-ripe cuttings

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Lots of lovely flowers

Janeybee

439 0

My rosemarinus prostratus is covered in flowers now, in February, and has been constantly since September. Maybe just lucky, or good weather, but don't believe the bit about few flowers not very noticeable.

Posted: Sunday 7th of February 2016 04:09 PM Last reply: Saturday 1st of March 2025 05:40 AM

Rosematinus officinalis

rebecca wingar

1265 0

Thanks for the info Key, i'm afraid it may be past saving, although it had grown well even though it is a new plant. It is completely dry, but I will cut it back and see what happens.

Thanks again
Rebecca

Posted: Tuesday 23rd of March 2010 07:09 PM Last reply: Tuesday 23rd of March 2010 07:09 PM

Rosmarinus officinalis

Shoot User

1265 1

Dear Rebecca,

Whilst rosemary is frost hardy, a combination of the very long, cold winter we've experienced this year, and the fact that it was a young plant may well mean that it has suffered frost damage.

There may yet be a chance that it will recover however. Wait til all danger of frost has passed, and cut back the damaged growth. With any luck you may find that you get some new growth. If not I'm afraid you may find yourself having to replace the plant.

If you do replace it, it may be worth giving the new plant some frost protection next winter, as young plants can be less hardy than when fully established. A thick mulch and layer of horticultural fleece should do the trick.

Hope this helps, fingers crossed your specimen makes a good recovery! Let us know how you get on.

Katy

Posted: Tuesday 23rd of March 2010 05:34 PM Last reply: Tuesday 23rd of March 2010 05:34 PM

Rosemary

rebecca wingar

1265 1

I have been out in the garden today tidying up, and noticed that my rosemary, planted last spring, now look dead, it is dried up. Is it possible that the harsh winter has killed it?

Posted: Tuesday 23rd of March 2010 03:25 PM Last reply: Saturday 1st of March 2025 05:25 AM