Rosemary "Rosmarinus Officinalis" 2Liter

🌿 Rosmarinus officinalis – Rosemary

Botanical Name: Rosmarinus officinalis
Common Names: Rosemary, Herb Rosemary, Garden Rosemary, Officinal Rosemary

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📌 Product Description

Rosmarinus officinalis, commonly known as Rosemary, is a hardy, evergreen herb valued for its aromatic needle-like leaves and small blue to purple flowers. Widely used in culinary, medicinal, and ornamental applications, it is a must-have for herb gardens, borders, and container planting.

Rosemary thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it well-suited to South African gardens, including coastal, temperate, and Mediterranean-style landscapes. Its drought tolerance, low maintenance, and attractive foliage make it a versatile addition to both edible and ornamental gardens.

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📏 Size When Fully Grown

• Height: 1 – 2 m (depending on variety)
• Spread: 0.6 – 1.5 m
• Growth Habit: Upright or spreading evergreen shrub
• Growth Rate: Moderate

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🌱 Best Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun for optimal growth and flavour
• Soil: Well-draining, sandy or loamy soil; tolerates slightly alkaline conditions
• Water:
  • Moderate watering during establishment
  • Very drought-tolerant once established
• Feeding: Light compost or organic fertiliser in spring
• Maintenance:
  • Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushy growth
  • Remove old stems to promote fresh growth

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🌦️ Planting & Growing Season (South Africa)

• Best Planting Time: Spring or autumn
• Flowering Season: Late winter to spring (depending on climate and variety)
• Growing Season: Spring and summer
• Climate Suitability: Coastal, temperate, and Mediterranean-type gardens
• Frost Tolerance: Tolerates light frost once established

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🌼 Additional Benefits

• Aromatic foliage for culinary, medicinal, and ornamental uses
• Evergreen with attractive needle-like leaves
• Drought-tolerant, hardy, and low-maintenance
• Produces small blue or purple flowers attracting bees and pollinators
• Ideal for hedging, borders, and container gardens

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🌿 Ideal Uses

✔ Herb gardens and kitchen planting
✔ Borders, hedges, and rockeries
✔ Container and patio planting
✔ Coastal, temperate, and Mediterranean-style gardens
✔ Pollinator-friendly landscaping