rosemary Salvia rosmarinus 'Barbecue' (PBR)
rosemary ( syn. Rosmarinus officinalis Barbeque)
An evergreen, chunky perennial with light green, short, needle-shaped and very aromatic leaves on stiff stems, perfect as...
9cm pot
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Plant description
An evergreen, chunky perennial with light green, short, needle-shaped and very aromatic leaves on stiff stems, perfect as natural BBQ skewers. Small light blue flowers add to the medicinal and culinary attributes throughout the summer. Super for a patio pot, herb garden or even as a low hedge.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Fast-growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness
Borderline hardy (will need protection in winter in colder areas)
How to care for Salvia rosmarinus Barbecue (PBR):
Ensure good drainage in the pot or soil area when planting by incorporating grit and working the ground on particularly heavy soils. Relatively maintenance free, to ensure a plentiful supply of young, succulent leaves for culinary use, gather the leaves regularly and prune each spring after flowering when the risk of frost has passed. Avoid hard pruning into old wood.
Warning
Humans: Skin allergen
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