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Rosmarinus officinalis 'Tuscan Blue'
Well known culinary herb, used especially for flavouring lamb. This form is a lerect bushy shrub, with aromatic narrow leaves, dark green above, and white below. Late winter and spring the shrub is covered with dark blue flowers, which bees love. Trim after flowering to maintain shape and fresh growth. Suits dry sunny conditions, avoid wet ground.
Genus
Rosmarinus
Species
officinalis
Cultivar
'Tuscan Blue'
Common name
Rosemary
Family name
Labiatae
Place of origin
Mediterranean
DETAILS
Height
1 m
Width
1 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types / Needs well drained soil
Moisture
Avoid wet soil. / Tolerates dry soils
Exposure
Prefers a sunny site / Tolerates coastal sites / Will tolerate moderate frosts
Immaculate / Nourishment / Sanctuary / Texture / Whimsical
Shrubs
Category
Medium, height between 1.5 to 3 metres
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
Where to buy our plants
Where to buy our plants