Rosmarinus officinalis

Rosemary March-april in a propagator or april-june in a seedbed outdoors; prick out once and plant out later. Subject to frost and wind damage in colder areas. If necessary, pot up as a winter kitchen plant.

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Rosmarinus officinalis

Rosemary March-april in a propagator or april-june in a seedbed outdoors; prick out once and plant out later. Subject to frost and wind damage in colder areas. If necessary, pot up as a winter kitchen plant.

Rosmarinus officinalis in the garden

  • wildlife: for bees
  • use: kitchen

botanical information about Rosmarinus officinalis

  • Botanical name: Rosmarinus officinalis
  • Genus: Rosmarinus
  • Family: Lamiaceae
  • Other names: rozemarijn
  • origin: Europe, South

Features Rosmarinus officinalis

height: 75-100 cm
flowering: April - June
color: lavender, reddish brown
scent: scented
habit: ascending
light: full sun, sunny, morning sun
moisture: dry
soil texture: highly permeable
pH: limy
winter zone: 9 [-5°C]