{"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 sold out 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","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/boule-rosemary-rosmarinus-officinalis-boule","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}