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