Rosmarinus officinalis

About this product

Salvia rosmarinus (formerly Rosmarinus officinalis) – Rosemary (14 cm Pot)

Plant Highlights: Aromatic evergreen herb • Fragrant foliage for cooking • Nectar-rich flowers for pollinators • Ideal for pots, raised beds and herb gardens • Thrives in sunny, well-drained positions

Overview

Salvia rosmarinus, widely known by its former botanical name Rosmarinus officinalis, is a classic Mediterranean herb valued for its fragrant evergreen foliage and culinary versatility. The needle-like leaves release a distinctive aroma when brushed or harvested, making rosemary an essential addition to kitchen gardens and patio herb collections.

Supplied in a 14 cm pot, this evergreen shrub is equally at home in herb beds, gravel gardens, raised planters or containers. Its tidy habit provides year-round interest, while its nectar-rich flowers are welcomed by bees and other pollinating insects.

Plant Details

Growing Guide

Plant in a warm, sunny position with free-draining soil. Rosemary performs best where excess winter moisture can drain away readily, making it well suited to raised beds, gravel gardens and containers.

Water regularly while establishing, then only during prolonged dry spells. Container-grown plants may need more frequent watering during warm weather, allowing the compost to dry slightly between waterings. Avoid waterlogged conditions, particularly during winter.

Harvesting

Harvest sprigs as required throughout the year. Regular light trimming encourages bushy growth, but avoid removing large amounts of older woody stems in one go.

Wildlife

The flowers provide an excellent source of nectar for bees and other pollinating insects, particularly in spring when other food sources may be limited.

Why We Love It

Rosemary combines ornamental appeal with everyday usefulness. Its evergreen foliage provides year-round structure, while freshly picked sprigs add distinctive flavour to roasted vegetables, potatoes, breads and meat dishes.

Product Information

• Supplied in a 14 cm pot.
• Evergreen culinary herb.
• Aromatic foliage for cooking.
• Blue to pale lilac flowers in spring to early summer.
• Suitable for herb gardens, borders and containers.
• Best grown in full sun with well-drained soil.

Good to Know: The 14 cm pot refers to the container size at the time of sale and not the mature size of the plant. In colder or wetter parts of Ireland, good drainage is particularly important to help rosemary thrive through winter.