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Rosmarinus officinalis 'Lady in White'
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 white 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
'Lady in White'
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
Frost hardy / Prefers a sunny site / Tolerates coastal sites
Shrubs
Category
Medium, height between 1.5 to 3 metres
Availability
Please go to our current Monthly Stock List, to check if this plant is likely to be available.
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Your favourite Garden Centre may be able to order it for you ... where to buy our plants.