{"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 not always available, so a size shows as sold out when no grower has it. The notify button on this 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=\"\/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":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/robusto-rosemary-rosmarinus-officinalis.jpg?v=1792193276","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/robusto-rosemary-rosmarinus-officinalis","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}