Salvia rosmarinus (Rosemary)

Salvia rosmarinus

Rosemary

A easy to grow plant that can be pruned into a formal appearance or low hedge.

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Botanical Name
Salvia rosmarinus
Common Name
Rosemary
Also Known As
Rosemary
SA Tree No​
Tree Type
Evergreen
Attracts
Birds, Bees, Butterflies
Features
Flowering Season
Spring, Summer
Focal
No
Fragrant
Yes
Frost Tolerance
Fruiting Season
Summer
Growth Rate
Slow 250mm
Minimal Leaf Shedding
No
Origin
Exotic
Soil pH
Root System
Not Aggressive
Soil Type
Loam, Well Drained
Suitable Garden Size
Small, Medium, Large
Suitable Planting Area
Full Sun

Shrubs Pricing

Size
Price
Height
Trunk Thickness
2L
R15 – R35 (5 Min.)
N/A
N/A
4L
R21 – R50 (5 Min.)
N/A
N/A
10L
R65 – R150 (5 Min.)
N/A
N/A
20L
R175 – R305 (5 Min.)
1.0m – 1.2m
5mm – 15mm
40L
R390 – R750 (2 Min.)
1.3m – 1.8m
12mm – 20mm
50L
R400 – R950 (2 Min.)
1.3m – 1.9m
15mm – 25mm
100L
R895 – R2 350 (1 Min.)
1.8m – 2.5m
20mm – 30mm

Description

Rosemary is an upright growing shrub with scented evergreen fine leaves.  Its leaves are used as a herb in many dishes, perfumes and oils.  Rosemary should not be planted anywhere near basil.

It is often cultivated into an ornamental shrub or container plant as it has lovely white, pink, purple or deep blue flowers.  Rosemary is known for blossoming outside its flowering season.

  • Tolerates temperatures as low as -20°C
  • Estimated height: 1.5m
  • Estimated width: 1.2m
  • Planting distance: 50cm
  • Drought-resistant

Cultivars: Camphor-Borneol, Cineole and Verbenone.

Pollen compatibility: Two types are needed for pollination.

Water requirements: Water once a week in Summer, once every 2 weeks in Spring & Autumn, but don’t water in Winter.

Fun facts: Rosemary is considered a pest-resistant herb.

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