{"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 sold out 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":185.95,"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","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/gallipoli-rosemary-rosmarinus-officinalis-gallipoli","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}