Product description
Common Rosemary is a staple culinary herb cultivated primarily for the intense, aromatic flavour found in its woody stems and needle-like foliage. This powerful taste, which is savoury, resinous, and deeply pine-like, is released effectively during long, slow cooking or when the leaves are finely chopped. It is traditionally used as the classic companion for roast lamb and chicken, as well as being essential for flavouring crispy roast potatoes and focaccia bread, where its oils infuse the entire dish with a warm, woodsy scent.
This plant is typically grown as a robust, upright evergreen shrub that can become quite large and woody over time, often serving as an informal hedge. It is generally hardy and frost-tolerant, capable of surviving most winters provided it is not sitting in waterlogged soil. For the best results and the strongest fragrance, plant it in a location with full sun. It is highly drought-tolerant once established and demands poor, free-draining soil, as it will quickly decline if grown in heavy, damp ground.
Please Note: When purchasing plants please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only - The plant will be supplied in a growers pot.
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Rosemary Common
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Product description
Common Rosemary is a staple culinary herb cultivated primarily for the intense, aromatic flavour found in its woody stems and needle-like foliage. This powerful taste, which is savoury, resinous, and deeply pine-like, is released effectively during long, slow cooking or when the leaves are finely chopped. It is traditionally used as the classic companion for roast lamb and chicken, as well as being essential for flavouring crispy roast potatoes and focaccia bread, where its oils infuse the entire dish with a warm, woodsy scent.
This plant is typically grown as a robust, upright evergreen shrub that can become quite large and woody over time, often serving as an informal hedge. It is generally hardy and frost-tolerant, capable of surviving most winters provided it is not sitting in waterlogged soil. For the best results and the strongest fragrance, plant it in a location with full sun. It is highly drought-tolerant once established and demands poor, free-draining soil, as it will quickly decline if grown in heavy, damp ground.
Please Note: When purchasing plants please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only - The plant will be supplied in a growers pot.
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Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
Common Rosemary can get leggy and bare at the base if left to its own devices. To keep it bushy and productive, prune it lightly every year after it flowers. However, be careful never to cut back into the bare, leafless wood, as rosemary generally refuses to regrow from old wood.
How to Water
Water young Common Rosemary plants regularly during their first summer to help them establish deep roots. Once mature, the plant is incredibly drought-resistant and prefers the soil to dry out between waterings. Overwatering is the most common way to kill rosemary.
How to Plant
Plant Common Rosemary in a warm, sunny position with excellent drainage. It loves sandy or chalky soils. If you have heavy clay, it is best to plant it in a raised bed or a large pot with grit mixed into the compost to ensure the roots stay healthy and aerated.
