It is a perennial, evergreen shrub, thick-leaved and multi-branched with fast growth and a final height of 2m. The shoots have a pleasant aroma similar to that of tea, and their taste is slightly bitter and a little hot.
It has silver-green leaves, needle-like, with a strong aroma. The upper surface of the leaves is dark green in color and the lower surface is slightly fluffy with a white or faint grayish color.
Flowers
Its flowers are small, slightly blue-purple. Rosemary blooms from February to October.
Location
It grows satisfactorily in all types of soil, without particular problems. A necessary condition is that the soil has good drainage. Prefers positions with sun or moderate shade. In sunny locations it grows better and produces more flowers. It can also grow in very poor, dry and stony soils.
Durability
Withstands cold and low temperatures up to -10°C. It is suitable for planting in areas with intense atmospheric pollution. Suitable for marine areas.
Watering
It needs moderate amounts of watering, with limited to no watering in the winter and more regular watering in the warm periods of the year.
Pruning
It is necessary to removal of dried and diseased shoots in early spring. Apply light shaping pruning to maintain its shape.
Lubrication
It is good to strengthen it regularly from spring to the end of summer.
Diseases and enemies
It is quite a resistant plant and is not easily affected by diseases and insects.
It is suitable for
- individual plantings in gardens, parks,
- ground cover, on slopes,
- planting in pots for balconies, terraces.
- It is used in pharmaceuticals.
Flowerpot 15 cm- 1.5 L
Flowerpot 8 cm