Description
Salvia rosmarinus, widely known as ‘Rosemary’, is a classic evergreen Mediterranean herb valued for its aromatic foliage, culinary versatility and ornamental appeal. As a species, it offers exceptional drought tolerance, year‑round structure and strong pollinator value. It forms an upright to arching shrub with fine, needle‑like evergreen leaves that release a clean, resinous scent when brushed. Its soft blue flowers appear along the stems in late spring, often with repeat flushes in warm weather.
Key Features:
Propagation method: Vegetative soft-wood cuttings.
Substrate: Jiffy peat-free propagation Mix.
Plug Size: 4.5cm.
Production system: Grown without artificial light or heating for hardened plants.
Flowers: Soft blue to pale lavender.
Foliage: Aromatic, evergreen, fine needle‑like leaves; dense, woody branching.
Flowering period: Late spring to early summer, with intermittent repeat blooms in warm spells.
Height: Up-to 150cm at maturity.
Spread: Up-to 150cm at maturity.
Hardiness: Hardy in most UK regions.
Pollinator value: Highly attractive to bees and beneficial insects.
Sensory value: Ideal for SEND gardens and therapeutic planting schemes.
Ecological impact: Grown in peat-free substrate with no artificial inputs, pollinator and wildlife-friendly.
Awards: Included in RHS lists of pollinator-friendly plants; selected for ecological value.
Planting & Care:
Prefers full sun and free‑draining soil (sand, grit, chalk or loam).
Drought-tolerant once established.
Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushiness.
Ideal for containers, borders, and Pollinator/Wildlife-friendly planting schemes.
Commercial Notes:
SALVIA rosmarinus are supplied as strong, well-rooted, hardy plug plants ready for potting into pots up-to 2lt formats.
Ideal for nursery, and wholesale formats and performs well in peat-free and organic programs.
Suitable for wildlife-friendly, sensory, and sustainable product ranges.
Plant Profile from Royal Horticultural Society:
Rosemary plants are not subject to VAT.
