Rosemary |
Rosmarinus officinalis |
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Bushy evergreen perennial originated from the Mediterranean. Botanical name means 'dew of the sea'. Wonderful herb that is also very ornamental.
Landscape Value
An upright evergreen shrub that provides structure to your garden. Plant where it is easily accessible to the kitchen. Or along a path where you can rub your hands over the plants and inhale the aromatic scent.
Nutritional Value
Rosemary oil has been used for a wide range of ailments including indigestion, depression, muscle spasms, headaches and nightmares.
How to Eat
Compliments Lamb Roast as well as other red meats, fish, shellfish and chicken. Adds flavour to potatoes and other vegetables and tomato based dishes.
Growing
Sun
Plant in a sunny location.
Wind
Wind tolerate.
Salt
Salt tolerate.
Climate
Will tolerate dry conditions. Good air circulation is preferred. Requires very little moisture once established and is quite happy growing in a container.
Soil
pH of 6.5 to 7 is ideal. Mulching is not recommended as this can increase fungal diseases. Good drainage is preferred.
Fertiliser
Feed annually in spring with an all-purpose fertiliser.
Pruning
Prune after flowering to maintain dense habit.
Pests
Good air circulation will keep an fungal problems at bay.
Hardiness
Tough resilient herb that will handle very little attention, not an attention seeker.
Special Conditions
Loved by the Bees - great companion plant.