Rosmarinus officinalis (common names: Rosemary)
Rosmarinus officinalis
Rosmarinus officinalis is a member of the genus Rosmarinus and is commonly known as Rosemary.
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Comments on Rosmarinus officinalis
17 Apr, 2008
Yes, the colours really work well together and it is at the base of the Trachycarpus you admired in my side garden.
On photo - Rosemary in bloom
17 Apr, 2008
This looks like a trailing variety. Looks good alongside the purple sage.
On photo - Rosemary in bloom
15 Apr, 2008
This is lovely. I have never seen Rosemary come to flower like that, weel worth leaving them to flower by the looks of that.
On photo - Rosemary in bloom
24 Nov, 2008
Oh wow, okay! I didn't know that, so I'll leave it be. In the past, I grew Rosemary outside which died of course in winter. Thanks for the info!
On photo - Rosemary
24 Nov, 2008
I've had them die when repotting in winter. They're a bit touchy I think. I'd let it winter over and repot when it shows strong spring growth. I'm also thinking they enjoy a tight space when potted.
On photo - Rosemary
23 Nov, 2008
So far, so good. It could probably stand to be repotted actually. It was in this pot all summer.
On photo - Rosemary
Members' notes...
I have always had rosemary growing in my garden as I use it so often in cooking. I love the smell of the plant and the flavour it adds to recipes.
Uses, lamb and oily foods eg fish. Convulsant in large quantities.
Herb Bed
Mixed lavender and rosemary border
Bought from Baumax on 22nd March 2008. To plant near other herbs.
Planted 04.08 Vistabile salamander pot by drive
Bought at Morrisons £1.99
Hardiness: Hardy
Skill Level: Beginner
Soil type: Well-drained/light, Dry, Sandy
Exposure: Full sun
Flowers :
Fragrance: yes
Height: 150cm
Spread: 150cm
Rosemary is one of the oldest Mediterranean aromatic shrubs in cultivation. It is still regarded as an essential culinary and medicinal herb, with an invigorating spicy flavour. As a specimen garden plant it is handsome and impressive at all times, especially when covered with its lovely flowers that attract bees and butterflies. Plant against a warm wall to help it to gain extra height, and preferably in a position where it is brushed in passing to release its lingering scent. To keep plants in shape, trim after flowering.
Planted Jan 2008 in herb garden
I have one which is growing into a big gnarly old monster. I cut it back a bit to keep within some kind of order but don't do much to it. I used to have two but I got rather sick of being on rosemary beetle patrol so I took out the one which had been the most decimated by them.
Now I just keep an eye on this one - if I see any of the shiny buggers I give them short shrift. I'm a very live and let live gardener normally but the beetles are relatively new and don't have predators here - I'm just keeping the numbers down.
Sad looking plant from Homebase, reduced to 99p, planted in large tin tub.
Bought this just tiny and have been taking tender care. I've had a death every winter with this herb on other overwintering attempts, but this year it as been getting along really well. I did not repot as it grew and did not take any trimmings. I think due to the tiny size, it needs a year or two to establish. It is getting strong light in a part shade position from the sodium lamp. Winter shoots are a little lighter and longer and I plan to trim back in spring once more growth begins again.
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Kent
25 Apr, 2008
rosemarys great :)
On photo - Rosemary in bloom