Rosemary - Severn Sea

Rosemary – Severn Seas (Perennial)

A beautiful, dense evergreen shrub with fragrant needle-like leaves and bright blue flowers. Perfect for cascading over walls or containers, this Mediterranean herb adds its robust, aromatic flavour to vegetables, meat, fish, pasta, and more.

Planting

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

• Sunlight: Position in full sun or partial shade.

• Spacing: Give the plant space to spread and show off its arching branches.

Care

• Watering: Water well until established, then only during dry spells.

• Pruning: Prune regularly to encourage bushy growth.

• Stems: Avoid cutting into woody stems.

Height & Spread
60 – 80cm × 60 – 100cm

Harvesting

• Method: Snip sprigs with scissors or fingertips as needed.

• Timing: Best harvested in the morning when the aromatic oils are strongest.

Top Tips

• Frost Protection: Protect from harsh frost in winter for best growth.

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

• Container Growing: Can be grown in large pots for patios or balconies if space is limited.