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