{"title":"Rosemary","description":"\u003cp\u003eRosemary is the evergreen Mediterranean herb that works as hard in the garden as in the kitchen. It gives fragrant foliage all year, blue flowers that bees work from autumn to spring, and it shrugs off heat, wind, salt and dry soil once established. Forms range from upright shrubs for hedges to trailing types that spill over walls. Choose by shape first, because every rosemary can be picked for cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose rosemary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStart with the shape. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tuscan-blue-rosemary-rosmarinus-officinalis-tuscan-blue\"\u003eTuscan Blue Rosemary\u003c\/a\u003e is the classic upright form, reaching about 1.5m, with straight stems that suit hedging and make good barbecue skewers. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gallipoli-rosemary-rosmarinus-officinalis-gallipoli\"\u003eGallipoli Rosemary\u003c\/a\u003e is another upright shrub, descended from a plant brought home from the Gallipoli peninsula, and is often planted for remembrance. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/blue-lagoon-rosemary-rosmarinus-officinalis-blue-lagoon\"\u003eBlue Lagoon Rosemary\u003c\/a\u003e is lower and arching with deep blue flowers, a good fit for the middle of a border or a large pot. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/huntington-carpet-rosemary-rosmarinus-officinalis-huntington-carpet\"\u003eHuntington Carpet Rosemary\u003c\/a\u003e is the trailing one, staying under about 50cm and spreading wide, made for retaining walls, banks and the edges of raised beds. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chef-s-choice-rosemary-rosmarinus-officinalis-chef-s-choice\"\u003eChef's Choice Rosemary\u003c\/a\u003e is a compact, mounding plant selected for flavour, and is the one to keep in a pot by the kitchen door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBotanists now class rosemary as Salvia rosmarinus, so some labels carry the new name and some the old Rosmarinus officinalis. It is the same plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere rosemary works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRosemary wants full sun and soil that drains. Given those, it grows across most of Australia: it is frost hardy, handles dry inland heat, tolerates lime and poor sandy soil, and stands up to salt wind near the sea. Use it as a low hedge around a vegetable garden, a clipped edge to a path, a filler in gravel and Mediterranean plantings, or in pots on a hot terrace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn humid subtropical and tropical areas it can struggle through wet summers. There, grow it in a pot or raised bed with gritty mix and plenty of air around it. For companions see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003edrought tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-coastal-areas\"\u003eplants for coastal areas\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eedible plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and spacing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a hedge of an upright form, plant 40cm to 50cm apart. Space trailing forms about 1m apart to cover a bank or the top of a wall. In heavy soil, mound the bed or add coarse sand and gypsum before planting, and add a little garden lime where the soil is strongly acid. Set the plant at the depth it grew in the pot, water in, and mulch with gravel or a thin layer of bark kept away from the stem. Terracotta pots suit rosemary because they dry quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare basics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWater through the first summer, then only when the soil is dry; more rosemary is lost to wet feet than to drought. Feed lightly in spring, or not at all in reasonable soil. Trim after the main flowering to keep the plant bushy, and clip hedges two or three times in the growing season. Always cut into leafy growth, because bare old wood seldom reshoots. Regular picking for the kitchen does the same job. Replace plants that become woody and open after many years. Our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/rosemary-care-guide\"\u003erosemary care guide\u003c\/a\u003e has more on pruning and growing in pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan all rosemary be used for cooking?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Every form is edible. Upright types with broad leaves are the easiest to strip, and their straight stems make good skewers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I grow a rosemary hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant an upright form 40cm to 50cm apart in full sun and tip prune from the start. Clip lightly and often, and never cut back into bare wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my rosemary going brown?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowning from the base usually means the roots are too wet. Improve the drainage, water less, or move the plant to a pot with a gritty mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes rosemary grow in pots?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery well. Give it full sun, a free draining mix and a pot with large drainage holes, and let the mix dry between waterings.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tuscan-blue-rosemary-rosmarinus-officinalis-tuscan-blue","title":"Tuscan Blue Rosemary - Rosmarinus officinalis 'Tuscan Blue'","description":"\u003cp\u003eTuscan Blue Rosemary (\u003cem\u003eRosmarinus officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Tuscan Blue') is the rosemary to plant when you want a herb that also does structural work in the garden. It reaches about 1.5m tall and 1m wide on strong upright stems rather than sprawling like the common form, which makes it useful as a low hedge. The leaves are broad and heavily scented, and blue flowers draw bees from late winter. Planted 60cm apart it closes into a hedge you can cook from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt grows up, not sideways.\u003c\/strong\u003e A tidy 1.5m of upright growth along a path or fence line, instead of the low mound most rosemary settles into.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProper cooking rosemary.\u003c\/strong\u003e Broad leaves, high oil content and long straight stems. One established plant supplies a household year round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt prefers to be left alone.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, heat tolerant and content in poor soil. The quickest way to lose rosemary is rich soil and frequent water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy and coastal tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e It takes frost and salt wind, so cold southern gardens and exposed coastal blocks both suit it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosemary is not toxic to cats or dogs, so it is an easy choice for a family herb bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformal hedges and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart in a single row for a hedge that holds around 1m to 1.2m with a trim after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHerb beds and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it the driest, sunniest corner of the kitchen garden. A 40cm pot with a gritty mix also solves drainage on a clay block or a balcony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and dry gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt and drought tolerance make it a foundation plant for seaside gardens, rockeries and low water plantings inland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Tuscan Blue Rosemary in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun all day, with air moving around it. It suits warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid or semi arid gardens, and it is frost hardy. Be realistic in the tropics and humid subtropics: wet summer nights are what rosemary dislikes, so up north use a pot with very sharp drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Poor, gravelly and free draining beats rich and moist every time. On clay, plant on a mound at least 200mm high and mix coarse sand through the backfill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer, then only in prolonged dry spells. A light dressing of complete fertiliser in spring is plenty. Heavy nitrogen gives soft growth and weak flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim after flowering and again in late summer, always cutting into green leafy growth. Rosemary will not shoot from bare old wood, so a neglected plant cannot be cut back hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in tube, 140mm and 200mm sizes, with the two larger ones sold in multipacks. There are no advanced sizes and none are needed: rosemary grows fast, so a 140mm plant put in during autumn is usually a useful cooking plant by the following summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Water it in well, then hold back. New growth usually shows within three to four weeks, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eBrowse low water plants for dry gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/plants-that-thrive-in-poor-soil\"\u003ePlants that thrive in poor soil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eCompare plants for a low hedge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pots-and-planters\"\u003eChoose a pot with the drainage it needs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart do I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSixty centimetres apart in a single row. That lets each plant reach its full 1m width and keeps air moving between them, which matters more for rosemary than for most hedging plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this the rosemary I cook with?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 'Tuscan Blue' is a culinary selection with a strong, clean flavour, and the long straight stems are the ones people strip for skewers and roasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMy last rosemary died. What went wrong?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always drainage. Rosemary tolerates drought and poor soil but not wet feet, particularly over winter. Plant it high, keep mulch off the stem, and water far less than instinct suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":44225815839039,"sku":"ROS-OFF-TUSBLU-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100290564415,"sku":"ROS-OFF-TUSBLU-100MM-P10","price":159.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140109553983,"sku":"ROS-OFF-TUSBLU-140MM-P10","price":167.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140109586751,"sku":"ROS-OFF-TUSBLU-200MM-P6","price":243.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Tuscan-Blue-Rosemary-Rosmarinus-officinalis-Tuscan-Blue.png?v=1794661584"},{"product_id":"rosemary-rosmarinus-officinalis","title":"Rosemary - Rosmarinus officinalis","description":"\u003cp\u003eRosemary (\u003cem\u003eRosmarinus officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e) earns its place twice over: a hard working evergreen shrub to about 1.5m tall and 1.5m wide, and a kitchen herb you will pick from every week. Narrow aromatic leaves cover the plant year round, small blue to purple flowers open through the cooler months, and it survives on rainfall once established. It is also safe around pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdible and ornamental at once.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut sprigs for the kitchen all year while the plant works as a structural evergreen shrub.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt thrives on being ignored.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought, heat and salt tolerant and content in poor soil. Rich soil and frequent watering do it harm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClips into shape.\u003c\/strong\u003e It takes trimming well, so it works as a low hedge, a ball or a formal path edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs, and the winter flowers feed bees when little else is out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart in a single row for a hedge held at 60cm to 1m. At that spacing the plants knit together in two seasons without crowding each other into bare stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and topiary.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same spacing gives a fragrant evergreen path edge, and the fine dense growth makes it one of the better herbs for clipped formal shapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and coastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 400mm pot of gritty mix suits it, and in humid climates a pot is the better option. Salt tolerance also holds a beachside garden where softer shrubs burn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing rosemary in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun all day, with air movement around the plant. It suits warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid to semi arid gardens, and it is frost hardy enough for cold southern and tableland winters. In the humid subtropics and tropics it is much shorter lived, because wet summers bring on root rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining and on the lean side, slightly alkaline if you have the choice. On clay, plant on a mound at least 200mm high and use gravel rather than heavy mulch around the stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer only, then leave it to the rain except in long dry spells. A light application of complete fertiliser in early spring is plenty, and overfeeding gives soft growth with weaker flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim after flowering and again in late summer, taking no more than a third of the growth and staying within leafy wood. Rosemary is poor at reshooting from bare old stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in four sizes: 140mm pots in packs of ten, 200mm in packs of six, 250mm in packs of three, and single 300mm plants. The 140mm and 200mm plants suit a hedge run or a herb bed, while the 250mm and 300mm plants arrive already bushy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRosemary travels well because the foliage is tough and resinous, though it may arrive looking dry, which a good soak fixes. Expect new tip growth within three to four weeks in warm months, and give it a fortnight before harvesting heavily. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eBrowse edible plants and herbs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/topiary-and-shaping-plants\"\u003ePlants that clip into shape\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003ePlants that are safe for pets\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/pruning-for-beginners-a-simple-guide-to-get-started\"\u003eA beginner's guide to pruning\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSixty centimetres apart in a single row. Each plant spreads to about 1.5m if left alone, so that spacing gives a dense low hedge with enough air movement to keep the interior healthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy did my rosemary die suddenly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually root rot from soil that stays wet, particularly through a humid summer. Rosemary would rather be too dry than too wet. Plant on a mound, keep mulch off the stem, and stop watering established plants on a schedule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Rosemary is not toxic to cats or dogs, so it can be planted at ground level where pets roam. Most animals leave the strongly scented foliage alone anyway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"100mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100290793791,"sku":"ROS-OFF-100MM-P10","price":76.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":44225823179071,"sku":"ROS-OFF-140MM-P10","price":188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140109652287,"sku":"ROS-OFF-200MM-P6","price":243.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140109685055,"sku":"ROS-OFF-300MM","price":113.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Rosemary-Rosmarinus-officinalis.jpg?v=1741857904"},{"product_id":"salem-rosemary-rosmarinus-officinalis-salem","title":"Salem Rosemary - Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Salem’","description":"\u003cp\u003eSalem Rosemary (\u003cem\u003eRosmarinus officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Salem', now classified as \u003cem\u003eSalvia rosmarinus\u003c\/em\u003e) is the upright rosemary to plant when you want a hedge you can cook from. It grows to about 1m tall and 1m wide with dense grey green needles, holds a strong vertical habit instead of sprawling, and carries soft blue flowers through the cooler months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpright, not floppy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Many rosemaries open out and lie down after a few years. 'Salem' holds a tight frame at around 1m, which is what makes it work as a clipped hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA kitchen plant that looks like a garden plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully edible, strongly aromatic leaves, cut fresh all year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, heat tolerant, salt tolerant and happy in poor soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs, so it can go in a front border without a second thought.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBees and butterflies work it hard.\u003c\/strong\u003e The blue flowers open when little else is out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedging and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart for a low culinary hedge. At that spacing the plants knit into a continuous line within two seasons while each keeps enough room at the base to stay furnished. For a looser border, stretch it to 80cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and topiary.\u003c\/strong\u003e The upright habit shears cleanly, so it takes to balls, cones and standards better than trailing rosemaries. A pot 400mm or wider holds a shaped plant for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and dry gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt laden wind and thin sandy soil are close to its native Mediterranean conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Salem Rosemary in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, all day, is not negotiable. It suits warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid or semi-arid gardens and handles frost well. In the humid subtropics it is much less reliable, because summer humidity encourages root and stem rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sharp drainage above everything else. It prefers lean, gritty, neutral to slightly alkaline soil and will die in wet clay faster than it dies of thirst. On heavy ground plant on a raised mound with coarse sand through it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer to settle the roots, then leave it to the weather. Established plants rarely need irrigation, and feeding is best kept light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim after flowering, little and often. Take the top third of the soft growth and never cut into bare woody stems, because rosemary is unreliable at reshooting from old wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in three sizes: tube stock, 140mm plants in packs of ten, and 200mm plants in packs of six. Tube stock is young and single stemmed and is the value choice for a long edging run. The 140mm and 200mm plants are already bushy and close a hedge line a season sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome needle drop and a dry grey look after transit is normal and passes within a fortnight. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee. Expect useful cutting growth from the second summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/rosemary-care-guide\"\u003ecomplete rosemary growing and pruning guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eedible plants for the home garden\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003epet safe plant range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare shapes in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/topiary-and-shaping-plants\"\u003etopiary collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart do I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSixty centimetres apart in a single row. Closer planting does not close the line faster and makes the bases compete, which leaves gaps at ground level within a few years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy did my last rosemary die?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always wet feet rather than neglect. Rosemary tolerates drought, poor soil and salt, but not soil that stays damp, so raised planting and sharp drainage matter most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for dogs and cats?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Rosemary is not toxic to cats or dogs, which makes it sensible where pets have free run of the beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51647817253183,"sku":"ROS-OFF-SAL-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140081504575,"sku":"ROS-OFF-SAL-140MM-P10","price":196.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140081537343,"sku":"ROS-OFF-SAL-200MM-P6","price":185.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Salem-Rosemary-Rosmarinus-officinalis-Salem.png?v=1794663035"},{"product_id":"huntington-carpet-rosemary-rosmarinus-officinalis-huntington-carpet","title":"Huntington Carpet Rosemary - Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Huntington Carpet’","description":"\u003cp\u003eHuntington Carpet Rosemary (\u003cem\u003eRosmarinus officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Huntington Carpet') is the prostrate rosemary to plant where you want a groundcover you can also cook with. It stays under 400mm tall and spreads to about 2m, spilling over walls and rock edges in a dense aromatic mat. Small blue flowers appear through the cooler months, the leaves go straight into the kitchen, and it needs no watering once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover and herb in one.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same planting that covers a bank gives you cooking rosemary all year round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAromatic when brushed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted beside a path or spilling over a wall, it releases scent whenever someone walks past.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely dry and poor soil tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, salt tolerant and content in thin rocky ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets and good for bees.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosemary is not toxic to cats or dogs, and the blue flowers are worked hard by bees through winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart for a dense groundcover, which is one plant per square metre. At that spacing the plants meet in about two seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetaining walls and slopes.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is its best use. Planted along the top of a wall it cascades over the face, and on a batter the woody framework holds the surface while the roots go down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and coastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Gravel gardens, hot rockeries and exposed coastal beds all suit it, and salt air causes it no trouble at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Huntington Carpet Rosemary in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun and open air movement. It suits warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid to semi-arid gardens, and it is frost hardy. It is not a plant for the wet tropics or for humid subtropical summers, where the crown rots and the foliage goes grey and sparse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining, neutral to alkaline, and lean. Sand, gravel and limestone soils are ideal. On clay, or in a bed that stays damp, plant high on a mound and mulch with gravel rather than bark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly for the first summer, then only in extended dry weather. Do not feed it beyond a light dressing of compost every second spring. Rich soil and regular fertiliser make soft, floppy growth with far less scent and flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim lightly after flowering each year, taking no more than a third and staying in the green growth. Rosemary is reluctant to reshoot from bare wood, so a plant left unpruned for years cannot be renovated and is better replaced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo sizes are grown: tube stock, and 140mm plants in packs of ten. For covering a bank the pack of ten is the practical unit, since 1m spacing means ten plants cover about ten square metres once grown. Tube stock is the cheapest way to plant a large area and it catches up within two seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRosemary travels well, though a young plant may look a little tired and smell strongly when you open the box. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Water it in, then be sparing: overwatering a newly planted rosemary accounts for more losses than drought ever does. Expect real spread in the second season and full cover by the third. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/rosemary-care-guide\"\u003eThe complete rosemary care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/groundcover\"\u003eBrowse the full groundcover range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-retaining-walls\"\u003ePlants for retaining walls and slopes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eExplore the edible plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I actually cook with it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is culinary rosemary with the same flavour as the upright forms, simply growing sideways instead. Pick sprigs from the newer growth and the plant bushes up where you cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many plants do I need per square metre?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne, at the 1m spacing we recommend. On a large slope you can stretch to 1.2m and accept an extra season before the ground closes over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for dogs and cats?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Rosemary is not toxic to cats or dogs, which makes it a sensible groundcover in a garden the dog actually uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51647817908543,"sku":"ROS-OFF-HUN-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140081570111,"sku":"ROS-OFF-HUN-140MM-P10","price":198.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100495528255,"sku":"ROS-OFF-HUN-250MM-P3","price":237.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Huntington-Carpet-Rosemary-Rosmarinus-officinalis-Huntington-Carpet.png?v=1794663039"},{"product_id":"rosemary-blue-lagoon-salvia-rosmarinus","title":"Rosemary ‘Blue Lagoon’ - Salvia rosmarinus","description":"\u003cp\u003eRosemary 'Blue Lagoon' (\u003cem\u003eSalvia rosmarinus\u003c\/em\u003e) is a culinary rosemary that holds a proper shape, which most do not. It grows to roughly 1m tall and 1m wide, dense and upright, with narrow aromatic leaves and clear blue flowers through the cooler months. Clip it as a low hedge, edge a path with it, or keep one by the kitchen door and cut from it all year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKitchen and garden in one plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same bush that edges the bed gives you rosemary for the kitchen all year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlue flowers when the garden is quiet.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clear blue through the cooler months, working with bees when little else is open.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt clips into a real low hedge.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1m by 1m and planted 60cm apart it makes a tight formal edge, unlike the sprawling forms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, happy in poor soil and salt tolerant enough for a coastal front garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosemary is not toxic to cats or dogs, so it can go in a bed the animals walk through.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedging and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart for a clipped hedge around a vegetable patch or along a path. Two light trims a year hold it at knee to hip height with a solid base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens and rockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt wind and thin, sharp draining soil are what this plant came from, so a rocky slope or an exposed front garden suits it better than a rich bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 400mm or wider by the back door keeps it in reach for cooking, and container growing suits its dislike of wet roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing rosemary in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, all day. It grows across Mediterranean, warm temperate, cool temperate, subtropical and arid gardens, which is most of the country. It is frost hardy. The one place it struggles is the wet tropics, where constant humidity brings on root and stem rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sharp drainage is the whole game. It thrives in poor, gravelly, alkaline ground and dies in heavy wet clay, so mound the bed or use a raised bed if your soil holds water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly for the first two months, then leave it be. Established plants need almost nothing outside a long drought. Skip the fertiliser: rich soil gives soft growth and weaker flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim lightly after flowering and again in late summer, never cutting back into bare old wood, because rosemary does not reliably reshoot from it. Regular light clipping keeps the plant dense for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is sold as tube stock, so what arrives is a young plant, roughly a hand span tall, with a small root system. That is the standard way to buy rosemary, and there is no advantage in starting bigger: tubes root readily and catch up inside a season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan on about 30 to 40cm of growth in the first year, with a clipped hedge line closing at 60cm spacing by the end of the second. Tubes travel well and are delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eBrowse the full edible and herb range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003eMore plants for rockeries and dry slopes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003eSalt tolerant plants for coastal gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003eOther plants that are safe around cats and dogs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I cook with it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 'Blue Lagoon' is a culinary rosemary with the usual resinous, piney flavour. Cut sprigs from the outer growth rather than the centre, and the plant stays in shape while you harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSixty centimetres apart in a single row. Any closer and airflow drops, which invites rot in humid summers, and the bases go woody and bare earlier than they should.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy did my last rosemary die suddenly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always drainage. Rosemary tolerates drought far better than damp, and a plant that collapses over winter has usually been sitting in wet soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51647827083583,"sku":"SAL-ROS-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Rosemary-Blue-Lagoon-Salvia-rosmarinus.png?v=1794663061"},{"product_id":"blue-lagoon-rosemary-rosmarinus-officinalis-blue-lagoon","title":"Blue Lagoon Rosemary - Rosmarinus officinalis 'Blue Lagoon'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlue Lagoon Rosemary (\u003cem\u003eRosmarinus officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Blue Lagoon') is a compact, trailing rosemary that grows to about 1m high and 1m wide. It has the same fragrant, edible, sea green foliage as ordinary rosemary, but a softer, cascading habit and deep blue-purple flowers speckled with white through the warmer months. Plant it where it can tumble over a wall, a terrace edge or the rim of a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA cascading habit.\u003c\/strong\u003e The compact, trailing growth spills over walls and pot rims instead of standing bolt upright like common rosemary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrant, edible foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The sea green leaves are aromatic and can be picked for the kitchen, so it earns its place as both ornamental and herb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep blue-purple flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Blooms speckled with white appear through the warmer months and feed visiting bees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough in sun and dry ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is frost hardy, drought tolerant and suited to seaside planting, as long as the drainage is sharp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosemary is not toxic to cats or dogs, so it suits family gardens where pets roam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWalls and terraces.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set a plant at the top of a retaining wall or along a terrace edge, where the stems can cascade. Space them about a metre apart for a continuous curtain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and seaside gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt wind, sun and poor soil suit it, so it works on exposed coastal sites as well as in a dry rockery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedges and stepover borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 70cm apart in a single row for a low, informal hedge of about 1m that you can trim lower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and the kitchen door.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot by the back door puts the fragrant foliage within reach of the cook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Blue Lagoon Rosemary in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, in well drained soil. It is frost hardy and well suited to cool, dry climates, so it grows in warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid gardens. In humid summer rainfall districts, plant it on a mound or in a pot of gritty mix, because wet, muggy weather is its main enemy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained soil is the key. Sandy, gravelly and even alkaline ground suits it. On heavy clay, build up the bed and add coarse sand, or grow it in a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water well while it establishes, then ease off. Established plants are drought tolerant and are best watered only in extended dry spells, since constant moisture does more harm than thirst.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune after flowering, and trim lightly through the year to maintain compact growth. Cut into green growth, because rosemary seldom reshoots from old bare wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Blue Lagoon Rosemary as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, in 140mm pots in packs of 10 and in 200mm pots in packs of 6. Tubes are the economical way to plant a low hedge or fill a bank, while the potted packs give a fuller wall display straight away. Expect a small, fragrant plant that starts trailing as it grows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/rosemary-care-guide\"\u003eThe complete rosemary care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eEdible plants for the kitchen garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003eCoastal and salt tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/low-hedge-plants-under-1-metre-australia\"\u003eLow hedge plants under one metre\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I eat the leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The foliage is fragrant and edible, and Blue Lagoon can be picked and used like any other rosemary. Pick lightly so the plant keeps its shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a low hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 70cm apart in a single row. The trailing stems knit together into a soft, informal hedge of about 1m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy did my rosemary die in wet weather?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRosemary resents constantly wet soil, especially in warm, humid weather. Plant it in sharply drained soil or a pot, and leave established plants alone unless the weather turns dry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67789629948223,"sku":"ROS-OFF-BLUELA-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67789629980991,"sku":"ROS-OFF-BLUELA-140MM-P10","price":152.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67789630013759,"sku":"ROS-OFF-BLUELA-200MM-P6","price":199.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/blue-lagoon-rosemary-rosmarinus-officinalis-blue-lagoon.jpg?v=1792191988"},{"product_id":"robusto-rosemary-rosmarinus-officinalis","title":"Robusto™ Rosemary - Rosmarinus officinalis 'ROS01'","description":"\u003cp\u003eRobusto Rosemary (\u003cem\u003eRosmarinus officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e 'ROS01') is a lower growing, dark green rosemary bred by Ozbreed, with soft leaves that are less chewy and full of flavour. It forms a bushy plant 45cm to 60cm high and wide, ideal as a compact hedge or a natural shrub, and carries bright blue flowers. Ozbreed rates its flavour as stronger than other blue flowered forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft, flavourful leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves are less chewy than traditional rosemary, so they are pleasant to eat as well as to smell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStronger flavour.\u003c\/strong\u003e A classic rosemary taste, stronger than other blue flowered forms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLower growing.\u003c\/strong\u003e A dark green, bushy habit 45cm to 60cm high keeps it manageable beside a path or in a pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBright blue flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowers are a clear blue, and bees visit them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough and low fuss.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosemary is drought tolerant and frost hardy once established, and it asks for little.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompact hedges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 45cm to 60cm apart in a single row. At 45cm the plants knit sooner, and at 60cm each shrub keeps its own rounded shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKitchen gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow a single plant as a natural bushy shrub within reach of the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its lower habit suits a large pot or the front of a sunny border, among lavender and other dry garden plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the kitchen.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ozbreed recommends it on lamb and other European meat dishes, in pizzas and focaccia, with potatoes, or steeped in olive oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Robusto Rosemary in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to light shade. Rosemary suits temperate, Mediterranean and dry gardens best, and is frost hardy once established. Humid summers are harder on it, so good air movement and drainage matter. Plant in spring, summer or early autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained soil is the one real requirement. On heavy clay, plant on a mound with coarse material worked in, because wet roots are the usual cause of sudden losses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water as required, letting the soil dry out between waterings. In spring and autumn, if required, apply a slow release fertiliser, and avoid over fertilising, which softens the growth and dilutes the flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and harvest.\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest as required. Prune by up to a third in spring to encourage new, softer growth, and again in early autumn if needed. Never cut back into bare old wood, because rosemary rarely reshoots from it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe list Robusto Rosemary in 140mm pots in packs of 10. Stock comes from Ozbreed's licensed growers and is grown to order at times, so a size can show as backorder. Order it and we confirm timing with you before anything ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eEdible plants and bush tucker\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eHedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/growing-a-successful-fruit-and-vegetable-garden\"\u003eGrowing a successful fruit and vegetable garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ozbreed\"\u003eSee the full Ozbreed range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 45cm to 60cm apart in a single row. Choose 45cm for a quicker hedge and 60cm for rounder individual shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is it different from ordinary rosemary?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is lower growing, with soft, less chewy leaves, and Ozbreed rates its flavour as stronger than other blue flowered forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I cut it back hard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Take up to a third in spring, but never cut into bare wood, because rosemary rarely reshoots from it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":67789650526527,"sku":"ROS-OFF-140MM-P10","price":222.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/robusto-rosemary-rosmarinus-officinalis.jpg?v=1792193276"},{"product_id":"chef-s-choice-rosemary-rosmarinus-officinalis-chef-s-choice","title":"Chef's Choice Rosemary - Rosmarinus officinalis 'Chef's Choice'","description":"\u003cp\u003eChef's Choice Rosemary (\u003cem\u003eRosmarinus officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Chef's Choice') is a rosemary selected for the kitchen, with strong fragrance and flavour in a compact shrub about 80cm high and wide. It forms a wide, low, bushy mound of aromatic needle-like leaves, topped in spring with pale blue flowers that pollinators love. It is hardy, easy and small enough for a pot by the back door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBred for cooking.\u003c\/strong\u003e Selected for high fragrance and flavour, so the sprigs work harder in a roast, a stew or a marinade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKitchen-door size.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 80cm by 80cm it is compact enough for a large pot or a small herb bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePretty as well as useful.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale blue spring flowers make it worth growing even if you rarely cook.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood for pollinators.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees and other pollinators visit the spring flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates coastal planting and moderate drought, and rosemary generally shrugs off frosts to about -6C once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots near the kitchen.\u003c\/strong\u003e A large pot of free-draining mix by the door puts fresh sprigs one step away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHerb gardens and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart for a low, fragrant edge along a path or vegetable bed. The wide, low habit fills gaps quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDry, sunny and coastal beds.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates coastal planting, so it suits seaside kitchen gardens as well as inland herb beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Chef's Choice Rosemary in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, ideally all day. It loves the dry summers of Mediterranean and arid climates and does well in cool temperate gardens too. In humid subtropical gardens give it the sunniest, airiest, best-drained spot you have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sharp drainage matters more than fertility. Sandy or gravelly soil suits it, and on clay you should plant on a mound or in a raised bed. Average soil keeps the growth firm and aromatic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water well until established, usually around 12 weeks. After that it tolerates moderate drought and needs a deep soak only in the longest dry spells. It rarely needs feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune as needed after flowering and to keep the growth compact. Picking sprigs through the year doubles as light pruning, but avoid cutting hard into bare, leafless wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Chef's Choice Rosemary as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, and also in 140mm pots in packs of 10, 200mm pots in packs of 6 and 300mm pots sold singly. A tube plant is small but quick to settle in warm weather, and the larger pots give you an established herb for the kitchen straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur grower supplies the tube stock, and it is not always on hand. A tube on backorder simply means the grower has none today, and the notify button on this page sends you an email the day it is available again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/rosemary-care-guide\"\u003eRosemary care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eEdible plants and bush tucker\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants for pots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bee-and-butterfly-plants\"\u003eBee and butterfly friendly plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I harvest it without harming the plant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSnip from the tips and spread the cuts around the plant, so it stays bushy and compact. Avoid cutting into bare wood, which is slow to reshoot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It stays compact, so a large pot with drainage holes and a gritty mix suits it. Water when the top of the mix has dried.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRosemary is not toxic to cats or dogs, so it is a comfortable choice for a pet-friendly herb garden.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790873592127,"sku":"ROS-OFF-CHEFSC-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67790873624895,"sku":"ROS-OFF-CHEFSC-140MM-P10","price":180.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67790873657663,"sku":"ROS-OFF-CHEFSC-200MM-P6","price":189.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":67790873690431,"sku":"ROS-OFF-CHEFSC-300MM","price":94.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/chef-s-choice-rosemary-rosmarinus-officinalis-chef-s-choice.jpg?v=1792210674"},{"product_id":"gallipoli-rosemary-rosmarinus-officinalis-gallipoli","title":"Gallipoli Rosemary - Rosmarinus officinalis 'Gallipoli'","description":"\u003cp\u003eGallipoli Rosemary (\u003cem\u003eRosmarinus officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Gallipoli') is a woody, aromatic rosemary with a story: it traces back to a sprig brought home from the Gallipoli battlefields about a century ago. It grows to about 1m high and wide, with needle-like edible leaves and pale blue-purple flowers through the warmer months. It loves sun, dry air and light sandy soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA plant with history.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosemary has long been the herb of remembrance, and this one carries the Gallipoli name, so it makes a meaningful gift or memorial corner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers through the warm months.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale blue-purple flowers keep arriving across the warmer part of the year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdible leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e The aromatic, needle-like foliage goes straight from the shrub to the roasting tray, and rosemary is not toxic to cats or dogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy in cool, dry climates.\u003c\/strong\u003e It suits cool, dry gardens as well as sunny seaside ones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible shape.\u003c\/strong\u003e A shrubby, woody habit that suits rockeries, cottage borders, pots and the tops of walls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCascading over walls and terraces.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant along the top of a wall or terrace edge so the branches spill over. Allow 1m between plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and seaside planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sharp drainage and sun are all it asks, and it handles coastal conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCottage gardens and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e It sits happily beside lavender and other dry-garden herbs, and also grows well in a large pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Gallipoli Rosemary in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade. It does best where summers are dry, which includes cool dry climates, Mediterranean and arid gardens, and the coast. It is hardy to about -6C once established. In humid subtropical gardens plant it on a breezy slope or a raised bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Light, sandy, free-draining soil is ideal. Heavy clay needs a mound or raised bed, as does any site that stays wet in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water well while it establishes, then let it get on with it. Established plants cope with dry spells and need little fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune after flowering and lightly again through the year to keep it compact. Do not cut back into old, leafless wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Gallipoli Rosemary as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, and also in 140mm pots in packs of 10. Expect a small, neat young plant that grows steadily in warm weather, so plant it out promptly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailability of the tube depends on our grower. It shows as on backorder whenever none is on hand, and the notify button on the page emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/rosemary-care-guide\"\u003eRosemary care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003ePlants for rockeries\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003eCoastal and salt tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-retaining-walls\"\u003ePlants for retaining walls\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere does the name come from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a small sprig of rosemary brought home from the battlefields of Gallipoli about a century ago. The cultivar carries that history in its name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I cook with it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The needle-like leaves are edible and aromatic, as with any rosemary, and are good with roasts and breads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it cope with cold?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It suits cool, dry climates and is hardy to about -6C once established, as long as the soil drains well over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790873821503,"sku":"ROS-OFF-GALLIP-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67790873887039,"sku":"ROS-OFF-GALLIP-140MM-P10","price":180.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/gallipoli-rosemary-rosmarinus-officinalis-gallipoli.jpg?v=1792210678"},{"product_id":"pink-remembrance-rosemary-rosmarinus-officinalis-pink-remembrance","title":"Pink Remembrance Rosemary - Rosmarinus officinalis 'Pink Remembrance'","description":"\u003cp\u003ePink Remembrance Rosemary (\u003cem\u003eRosmarinus officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Pink Remembrance') is an aromatic, edible rosemary with sea-green foliage and soft pink flowers through the warmer months. It grows to about 1m high and 80cm wide, a size that clips into an unusual, fragrant hedge. The blue-green needle leaves stand up to salt, wind, sun and dry soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePink instead of blue.\u003c\/strong\u003e All the fragrance of the blue-flowered kind, with soft pink flowers that bring a gentler colour to a herb bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn edible hedge.\u003c\/strong\u003e It clips into a compact, aromatic boundary that you can also cook from.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for the seaside.\u003c\/strong\u003e The foliage stands up to salt, wind, sun and dry soil, so it holds a coastal line well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy in cooler climates.\u003c\/strong\u003e It copes with cold as well as heat, hardy to about -6C once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood in a pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep one by the kitchen door for the barbecue and the Sunday roast. Rosemary is not toxic to cats or dogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdible hedges and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart in a single row. The plants meet within a couple of seasons to make a hedge about 1m high, clipped lightly after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and cottage gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt and wind do not trouble it, so it suits seaside beds and cottage plantings alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots by the kitchen.\u003c\/strong\u003e A large pot of gritty mix keeps the sprigs close to the cook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Pink Remembrance Rosemary in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade. Like all rosemary it prefers dry summers and copes well in cool, dry climates as well as Mediterranean and arid gardens. In humid subtropical gardens choose the sunniest, most open position you have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained soil is the one firm requirement. Sandy and gravelly ground suits it, while clay needs a mound or raised bed so water never lingers at the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water well until the plants are established, then water only in extended dry periods. Established plants need very little feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune after flowering and clip lightly through the year to maintain a compact hedge line. Take soft tips only, because rosemary reshoots poorly from bare wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Pink Remembrance Rosemary as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly once it is in the ground. Plants arrive small and tidy and settle quickly in warm weather, so for a hedge order the number you need and plant them all at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause tube stock is supplied by our grower, it is not always available. When it is on backorder, use the notify button on this page and we will email you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/rosemary-care-guide\"\u003eRosemary care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eHedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/low-hedge-plants-under-1-metre-australia\"\u003eLow hedge plants for front gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003eCoastal and salt tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the pink-flowered one as good to cook with?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is edible and carries the same fragrance as the blue-flowered kind, so it works in the kitchen the same way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long before it becomes a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanted 60cm apart, expect a continuous line in about two seasons of warm-weather growth, a little longer in cool climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I keep the hedge dense?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClip lightly after flowering and again to hold the shape. Cut soft tips only, never back into leafless wood.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790873985343,"sku":"ROS-OFF-PINKRE-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/pink-remembrance-rosemary-rosmarinus-officinalis-pink-remembrance.jpg?v=1792210682"},{"product_id":"boule-rosemary-rosmarinus-officinalis-boule","title":"Boule Rosemary - Rosmarinus officinalis 'Boule'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBoule Rosemary (\u003cem\u003eRosmarinus officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Boule') grows into a neat, rounded dome about 60cm high and 60cm wide, named for the French word for ball. It has the usual aromatic, needle-like leaves and lilac-blue summer flowers, but on a mounding, slightly trailing frame that suits rockeries and dry gardens. It is drought tolerant once mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA shape that comes built in.\u003c\/strong\u003e The half-dome habit stays compact and tidy with very little clipping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall enough for anywhere.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 60cm by 60cm it fits rockeries, pots and the front of a dry bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought tolerant once mature.\u003c\/strong\u003e Established plants cope with long dry spells, which makes it a good low-water feature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScent and flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The familiar rosemary fragrance, with lilac-blue flowers in summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeaside ready.\u003c\/strong\u003e It suits coastal plantings as well as inland dry gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e The mounding, slightly trailing habit softens stones and spills a little over the edges. Plant 60cm apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA feature in a dry garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single dome among gravel, grasses and succulents gives structure without any fuss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeaside and cottage borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e It copes with coastal conditions and brings a fragrant, rounded form to a mixed border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Boule Rosemary in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade. It likes dry summers, so it suits Mediterranean, arid and cool temperate gardens, and does well on the coast. Rosemary is hardy to about -6C once established. In humid subtropical gardens give it the airiest spot you have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining soil is essential. Gravelly or sandy ground is ideal, and a raised bed or mound helps on clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water well while the young plant establishes, then step back. Once mature it is drought tolerant and rarely needs feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clip after flowering to maintain compact growth and accentuate the rounded shape. Keep to light clips of soft growth, rather than cutting into bare wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Boule Rosemary as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly once it is in the ground. This rosemary comes as a young plant that is still finding its dome shape. A light clip after its first flowering starts the ball form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the grower has none, the tube shows as on backorder on this page, and the notify button emails you the day it is back in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/rosemary-care-guide\"\u003eRosemary care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003ePlants for rockeries\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eDrought tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003eCoastal and salt tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it trail?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlightly. The habit is a mounding half-dome, with the outer branches trailing a little over the edge of a wall or pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I keep the ball shape?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClip lightly after flowering each year, taking soft growth only. That keeps it compact and emphasises the rounded form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRosemary is not toxic to cats or dogs, so a pet-friendly garden can include it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790874149183,"sku":"ROS-OFF-BOULE-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/boule-rosemary-rosmarinus-officinalis-boule.jpg?v=1792210688"},{"product_id":"garnish-rosemary-rosmarinus-officinalis-garnish","title":"Garnish Rosemary - Rosmarinus officinalis 'Garnish'","description":"\u003cp\u003eGarnish Rosemary (\u003cem\u003eRosmarinus officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Garnish') is a strongly upright, deep green rosemary grown for flavour, reaching 1 to 1.5m high and about 1m wide. Its fine foliage carries a deep, woody scent, the stems are long and straight, and the very pale blue flowers are abundant. It fills a pot by the kitchen door as readily as it clips into a formal hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for cooks.\u003c\/strong\u003e A strong, deep woody flavour that stands up to lamb, game, garlic and rich tomato sauces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong, straight stems.\u003c\/strong\u003e The tall stems are handy as aromatic skewers for the barbecue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlenty of flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very pale blue blooms cover the plant and give pollinators a feed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpright habit.\u003c\/strong\u003e It stands tall and narrow enough to clip into a formal hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough and coastal.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates coastal planting and moderate drought once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormal hedges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 70cm apart in a single row and clip after flowering. The upright stems close into a dense, scented hedge about 1.5m high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeaside and cottage gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt air and dry soil suit it, and its height gives structure behind lower plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots at the kitchen door.\u003c\/strong\u003e A big pot of free-draining mix keeps flavour within reach of the stove, and rosemary is not toxic to cats or dogs, so the pot can sit where pets wander.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Garnish Rosemary in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun with free air movement. It flourishes in Mediterranean, arid and cool temperate gardens, and in humid subtropical gardens needs the best-drained, breeziest position. Hardy to about -6C once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Light, sandy or gravelly soil suits it best. In clay, plant on a mound and add coarse grit, because wet winter roots are the usual cause of losses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and keep the water up until it is established, usually around 12 weeks. After that it tolerates moderate drought, and feeding is rarely needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune as needed after flowering to maintain a compact shape, and clip a hedge lightly rather than hard. Harvesting stems for the kitchen is good light pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Garnish Rosemary as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly once it is in the ground. A tube plant is small and upright when it arrives. Plant it into well-drained soil and expect steady growth through warm weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tube is supplied by our grower, so stock comes and goes. If it shows as on backorder, the grower has none at the moment: press the notify button on the page and we email you the day it returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/rosemary-care-guide\"\u003eRosemary care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eHedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eEdible plants and bush tucker\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-create-a-great-hedge-and-keep-it-looking-sharp\"\u003eCreating and keeping a great hedge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I really use the stems as skewers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The long, straight stems suit threading meat or vegetables. Strip the lower leaves, thread the food on and cook over the barbecue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne to 1.5m high and about 1m wide, noticeably more upright than the low, wide rosemary forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I keep it as a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClip lightly after flowering and again to hold the line. Rosemary reshoots poorly from bare wood, so avoid cutting into leafless stems.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790874313023,"sku":"ROS-OFF-GARNIS-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/garnish-rosemary-rosmarinus-officinalis-garnish.jpg?v=1792210692"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/collections\/rosemary-collection.jpg?v=1794658985","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/collections\/rosemary.oembed","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}