Rosemary

Landscaping

Rosemary is one of the most versatile plants around and can be used in various locations throughout the garden, some examples are; herb gardens, on patios or balconies, borders and as hedges, flower beds and vegetable gardens as well as coastal gardens and even as a houseplant on a kitchen window sill.
Culinary & Nutrition

The flavour profile of rosemary is characterised by its woody, slightly pine-like notes, making it particularly suitable for flavouring meats, especially lamb, pork, and chicken. Rosemary pairs well with roasted vegetables, and is often used in marinades and dressings. It can also be infused into olive oils or vinegars, serving as a flavourful base for salad dressings or drizzling over dishes. Rosemary leaves can be used whole or chopped, fresh or dried.
Rosemary can also be used in baking; it adds a unique touch to bread, particularly focaccia.
Growing Conditions

Rosemary thrives in warm, sunny climates. It is best suited for regions with Mediterranean-like conditions, including hot, dry summers. A well-draining soil is preferred, as it does not like waterlogged conditions. Prefers full sun and are relatively drought tolerant. Suitable for areas that get salt spray. Requires little fertiliser and likes to be trimmed regularly to maintain shape.

Incredible Rosemary Varieties

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Rosemary Blue lagoon

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Rosemary Blue Lagoon

Rosemary ‘Blue Lagoon’ is an exquisite and unique variety of rosemary, renowned for its stunning blue flowers and aromatic foliage. This hardy perennial is well-suited for Australian climates, thriving in well-drained soil with plenty of sunlight. suitable for salt spray areas. An improved variety with superb scent and flavour. Flowers appear in winter into spring. It has glossy green leaves on top and grey-green underneath. Blue lagoon is a groundcover or semi-prostrate plant.

The foliage is rich in essential oils, making it a popular choice for culinary uses. It can be used fresh or dried, imparting a robust flavour to a variety of dishes, especially for focaccia bread, meats and roasted vegetables. Rosemary leaves can be used whole or chopped.

Rosemary Blue Lagoon also offers medicinal benefits. Its antioxidant properties can support overall health, while its aromatic compounds can enhance mood and promote relaxation.

Rosemary prefer full sun and well draining soil. Regular pruning will encourage bushier growth and more abundant flowering.

Rosemary officinalis ‘Blue Lagoon’

Rosemary Lamb Roast

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The Rosemary ‘Lamb Roast’ is an upright growing plant, with pale blue flowers appearing from late spring into summer. An improved form with excellent scent and flavour. Glossy green leaves on top and pale-green underneath. All Rosemary are hardy plants, well-suited for Australian climates, thriving in well-drained soil with plenty of sunlight, suitable for salt spray areas.

Pick leaves as needed throughout the growing season. The flavour is most potent just before flowering; however, it's best to avoid over-harvesting to ensure the plant remains healthy.

Rosemary Lamb roast is a classic herb for seasoning lamb roasts. Combine fresh leaves with garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper to create a marinade. It can also be used in stews, roasted vegetables, and bread-making. Rosemary leaves can be used whole or chopped, fresh or dried.

Rosemary also offers medicinal benefits. Its antioxidant properties can support overall health, while its aromatic compounds can enhance mood and promote relaxation.

Rosemary officinalis ‘Lamb Roast’

Rosemary Portuguese Pink

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Rosemary “Portuguese Pink ' is an upright growing rosemary growing to approximately 1.5m high to 75cm wide, although we recommend that you regularly trim the rosemary especially in spring and early summer to have lots of fresh new growth to pick. ‘‘Portuguese Pink has lovely soft, clear pink flowers flowering late summer, autumn well into winter.

'Portuguese Pink' grows in a wide range of conditions, tolerates moderate frosts , dry periods as well as coastal soils. It has deep glossy green leaves and is suitable to be used as an hedge and lend itself well to topiary. Like other Rosemary the leaves of ‘Portuguese Pink’ can be used in a wide variety of dishes, including roasted meats, fresh vegetables, and traditional Mediterranean cuisines, and is used in marinades and dressings. It can also be infused into olive oils or vinegars, serving as a flavourful base for salad dressings or drizzling over dishes. Rosemary leaves can be used whole or chopped, fresh or dried. The flowers can also be eaten.

Rosemary ‘Portuguese Pink’ also offers medicinal benefits. Its antioxidant properties can support overall health, while its aromatic compounds can enhance mood and promote relaxation.

Ideal for gardens, hedges, and containers alike, 'Portuguese Pink‘ thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, making it particularly perfect for the diverse Australian climates and suitable in areas that get salt spray.

Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Portuguese Pink’

Rosemary Rambling

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Rambling Rosemary is a unique and lush version of the traditional rosemary, featuring trailing branches that make it an excellent choice for rockeries, as a ground cover and even in a basket and pots.

It has light purple attractive flowers appearing from late spring into summer with rich green leaves. All Rosemary are hardy plants, well-suited for Australian climates, thriving in well-drained soil with plenty of sunlight and suitable for salt spray areas.

Pick leaves as needed throughout the growing season. The flavour is most potent just before flowering; however, it's best to avoid over-harvesting to ensure the plant remains healthy.

Rambling Rosemary goes well with lamb roast or other red meats as well as fish, shellfish and chicken. Also adds flavour to potatoes and other vegetables and tomato based dishes and bread-making. Rosemary leaves can be used whole or chopped, fresh or dried.

Rosemary also offers medicinal benefits. Its antioxidant properties can support overall health, while its aromatic compounds can enhance mood and promote relaxation.

Rosemary officinalis ‘Prostratus’

Rosemary Roman Beauty

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Rosemary 'Roman Beauty' is a delightful variety of rosemary that is well-known for its ornamental appeal and exceptional culinary versatility. The evergreen shrub has lush, aromatic foliage with arching stems that feature greyish green, needle-like foliage, with beautiful pale-blue flowers that bloom in late spring to summer.

'Roman Beauty' offers a robust and distinctive flavour that enhances a wide variety of dishes, including roasted meats, fresh vegetables, and traditional Mediterranean cuisines, and is used in marinades and dressings. It can also be infused into olive oils or vinegars, serving as a flavourful base for salad dressings or drizzling over dishes. Rosemary leaves can be used whole or chopped, fresh or dried.

Rosemary ‘Roman Beauty’ also offers medicinal benefits. Its antioxidant properties can support overall health, while its aromatic compounds can enhance mood and promote relaxation.

Rosemary prefer full sun and well draining soil. Regular pruning will encourage bushier growth and more abundant flowering.

Ideal for gardens, balconies, and containers alike, 'Roman Beauty' thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, making it particularly perfect for the diverse Australian climates and suitable in areas that get salt spray. Its compact growth habit, usually reaching around 60 cm in height.

Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Roman Beauty’