Details
An upright  form of common rosemary, this sends out upright spikes of purple-blue flowers from mid-spring to early summer, among narrow, aromatic, dark green leaves. It's useful in a mixed border. While winter frosts may kill off some of the shoots the plant should regenerate from the base. The young leaves are great for flavouring roasted vegetables, lamb and pork.
 
 
Hardiness ratings
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
 
H4 - Hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
 
Sunlight
Full Sun
 
Aspect
South-facing or West-facing or East-facing
 
Exposure
Sheltered or Exposed
 
Soil
Sand, Clay, Chalk, Loam
 
Moisture
Well-drained
 
Soil
Sand, Clay, Chalk, Loam
 
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
 
Size
Ultimate height
0.5 metres
Ultimate spread
0.5-1.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
5-10 years
 
How to grow
Cultivation
Easy to grow aromatic, evergreen shrub. Prefers poor, well-drained soil and may be used as a formal or informal low hedge which should be trimmed after flowering
 
Propagation
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
 
Suggested planting locations and garden types
Flower borders and beds Wall-side Borders City & Courtyard Gardens Coastal Cottage & Informal Garden Rock Garden Patio & Container Plants Mediterranean Climate Plants
 
How to care
Pruning
Pruning group 9
 
Pests
Generally pest free
 
Diseases
Generally disease free