Rosemary - Common

Rosemary – Common (Perennial)

A hardy, woody evergreen herb with highly fragrant needle-like leaves and pretty white, pink, or purple flowers. Perfect for adding robust Mediterranean flavour to vegetables, meat, fish, pasta, and more. Can grow up to 1.5m tall over several years, but can be pruned to maintain a smaller, bushy shape.

Planting

• Location: Plant in beds or containers in well-drained soil or compost.

• Sunlight: Place in full sun or partial shade.

• Spacing: Allow room for spreading and arching branches.

Care

• Watering: Keep well watered until established, then only during dry periods.

• Pruning: Trim regularly to encourage bushy growth.

• Stems: Avoid cutting into the woody parts of the plant.

Height & Spread
90 – 150cm × 60 – 90cm

Harvesting

• Method: Snip sprigs with scissors or fingertips.

• Timing: Best harvested in the morning when aromatic oils are at their peak.

Top Tips

• Frost Protection: Protect from severe frost to prevent damage.

• Flavour: Use fresh or dried sprigs; flavour is strongest before flowering.

• Container Growing: Ideal for large pots if garden space is limited.