Lovely
This is planted in a raised bed, in full sun, and it's doing very well. It's a good size and not too vigorous for its location. And the scent is lovely.
Mel
Cambridgeshire
This is planted in a raised bed, in full sun, and it's doing very well. It's a good size and not too vigorous for its location. And the scent is lovely.
Mel
Cambridgeshire
I was not certain how this plant would fare as we have a very wet clay garden in Mid Wales where it rains a lot – and so thinking it might need to live in a pot, I took a cutting to keep in the conservatory, as insurance against it drowning or dying in the winter. I dug in a lot of grit and it has grown on well and to my delight, is still flourishing in January despite endless rain. I.placed it by a patio retaining wall where you can brush your hand over it to enjoy the fabulous scent which does give a sense of calm and well being.
Soleil
Mid Wales
Herb - how would anyone use it?
rosemary lavender
lancs
Healthy herb that is thriving. Well packed and arrived in very good condition.
Annie
Kent
Rosmarinus officinalis Prostratus group is an excellent plant for edging a path or border as the grey/green evergreen foliage and pale blue flowers (which can appear at any time of year, but mostly in spring) contrast nicely against stone paving. This variety grows more horizontally than vertically and so is perfect for softening the edges of a terrace or pathway. Over time it grows woody and will need replacing so take cuttings a few years before to grow on!
Foxglove Fiona
West Sussex
This plant is fab. I didn't have room in an urban courtyard garden for full size rosemary, so this was the perfect compact size. It is in a corner of a raised bed and its wavy little branches spill over the edge nicely. It has been in bloom most of the year - a nice bit of purple colour in the garden, especially over winter. An attractive and useful plant.
Deltamae
London
Three different rosemary plants as a gift for my mother. She has overwintered them in her unheated greenhouse. I think one may have died, it has been very cold. I'll plant them outside in the spring.
Lyn
Glasgow
I bought 6 plants for pots rather than planting pansies - as the squirrels were for ever digging them up from the pots along my patio. I was so surprised at the quality and condition - they had obviously been in transit but were delivered as fresh as if they had just been dug from the ground. I will always buy from this site in future to avoid disappointment. Thank you Crocus
Devon Hipster
Torquay, Devon
this is in full sun near a warm wall, on a small rockery area. Slow to flower but worth waiting for, it has spread a lot since planting. Ground hugging variety. Seems a happy plant. Bees love it.
Gina
Dorset
100.0
Veronica
Thank you. So a mid-Spring prune, it is. Actually, I'm not sentimental about it, I just use it a lot in cooking. Very many thanks
Veronica
Hello There, Really old rosemary plants are best replaced, but if you have a sentimental attachment to it, and the plant looks quite vigorous, you can try to rejuvenate it by cutting back all the remaining shoots to about half their length in mid spring. I hope this helps. Helen Plant Doctor
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Bernadette Matthews
Hello Bernadette, I'm afraid we do not sell Sacrocococca hookeriana var. humilis, but the other two we list will be fine in a large pot as long as they are kept well fed and watered. It is my experience that most plants will cope if the pot is big enough and they are well looked after, however larger plants like the Jasminum nudiflorum, Wintersweet, Witchhazel, Abelia or Nandinas will eventually run out of steam and need to be placed into the garden. You should however be able to get a good few years from them. As for the Myrtus, I have not heard that they particularly dislike being moved, but as they are not fully hardy they need protection in winter. I hope this helps. Helen Plant Doctor
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david
Deer can be a real problem and deer proof plants are usually thorny, poisonous or simply taste awful, but it is hard to give a definitive list as you might get the odd deer with unusual tastes which might like the bitter taste! Below is a list of good plants that generally are quite successful though. Cornus varieties, Rhus, Sophora, Solanum, Berberis, Rosemary, Buxus, Cotoneaster, Ilex, Pyracantha, Garrya, Juniperus, Nandina, Elaeagnus, Aralia, Aucuba, Cortaderia, Yucca, Santolina, Hypericum, Myrtle, Vinca, Achillea, Digitalis, Echinacea and Dryopteris. Finally, fencing is one method to protect garden crops from deer. Since deer jump, you need an 8-foot fence for best results or stout chicken-wire fencing securely around smaller garden plots. Alternatively, fence the area with a thorny shrub, preferably something that will grow to at least 6 feet. Deer eat roses and some thorns but hawthorn, boxwood and holly will exclude them. Deer are also deterred by dogs, hanging aluminum foil, mirrors, wood that hits objects in the wind and other noise-makers. Some old-fashioned repellents are human hair and blood and bonemeal. Hanging bars of fragrant deodorant soap from branches may work. Other well-known deer repellents are mothballs or moth flakes spread on the ground or put in mesh bags for hanging in a tree. Unfortunately though, no repellent is 100 percent effective, especially if the deer population is high and deer are starving.
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Pat Fox
There are some great plants that should be able to cope provided they are kept well fed and watered. Here are some of the best. Ceanothus http://www.crocus.co.uk/search/_/search.ceanothus/?s=ceanothus Cistus http://www.crocus.co.uk/search/_/search.cistus/?s=cistus Lavandula http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/shrubs/mediterranean-plants/lavandula-angustifolia-elizabeth/classid.2000008323/ Convolvulus cneorum http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/shrubs/mediterranean-plants/convolvulus-cneorum-/classid.940/ Rosmarinus http://www.crocus.co.uk/search/_/search.rosmarinus/?s=rosmarinus Brachyglottis (Dunedin Group) 'Sunshine' http://www.crocus.co.uk/plants/_/shrubs/mediterranean-plants/brachyglottis-dunedin-group-sunshine/classid.4376/
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Kelly L. Sliker
Deer can be a real problem and deer proof plants are usually thorny, poisonous or simply taste awful. It is hard to give a definitive list as you might get the odd deer with unusual taste which might like a bitter taste, but the following is a list of plants that generally are quite successful. Cornus varieties, Rhus, Sophora, Solanum, Berberis, Rosemary, Buxus, Cotoneaster, Ilex, Pyracantha, Garrya, Juniperus, Nandina, Eleagnus, Aralia, Aucuba, Cortaderia, Yucca, Santolina, Hypericum, Myrtle, Vinca, Achillea, Digitalis, Echinacea and Dryopteris. Finally fencing is one method to protect garden crops from deer. Since deer jump, you need an 8-foot fence for best results or stout chicken-wire fencing securely around smaller garden plots. Alternatively, fence the area with a thorny shrub, preferably something that will grow to at least 6 feet. Deer do eat roses and some other thorns but hawthorn, boxwood and holly tend to keep them out. Deer are also deterred by dogs, hanging aluminum foil, mirrors, wood that hits objects in the wind and other noise-makers. Some old-fashioned repellents are human hair and blood and bonemeal. Hanging bars of fragrant deodorant soap from branches may work. Other well-known deer repellents are mothballs or moth flakes spread on the ground or put in mesh bags for hanging in a tree. Unfortunately though, no repellent is 100 percent effective, especially if the deer population is high and deer are starving.
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