Salvia rosmarinus
Rosemary
A easy to grow plant that can be pruned into a formal appearance or low hedge.
Additional Information
Information | Details |
|---|---|
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 |
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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.