Rosmarinus officinalis - Cultivation Notes
This tough shrubby cullinary herb will tolerate the driest and hottest conditions and flourishes on poor dry soils, being especially happy on chalky soils and coastal locations. Avoid planting in cold exposed spots or shady spots and avoid rich or heavy wet soils. Trim to shape in autumn.
Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage
Strengths of Rosmarinus officinalis:
- Sun loving drought tolerant plant
- Attracts wildlife to feed or nest
- All round tough plant suitable for problem areas
- Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening
- Suitable for container growing
- Suitable for exposed coastal planting
- Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils
Design & Plant Use for Rosmarinus officinalis:
- Evergreen ground cover suitable for problematic dry soils in full sun
- Ideal for planting within the herb garden
- Low growing ground cover planting on dry chalky soils
View all the plants listed in Genus Rosmarinus
View other ground cover plants with dark blue flowers, or ground cover plants with medium green foliage
Common Missspellings: Rosmarenus, Rosmarines, Rosemarinus, Rosemarines