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Rosemary: How to Grow This Evergreen Mediterranean Herb
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Rosemary: How to Grow This Evergreen Mediterranean Herb

Salvia rosmarinus

Growing rosemary: evergreen Mediterranean shrub with fragrant needle leaves and blue flowers. Full sun, well-drained soil, perfect in pots and borders.

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Characteristics

Scientific nameSalvia rosmarinus
Height80-150 cm
Sunlightpieno sole
Waterbassa
Soildrenante povero
Toxicitynon tossica
Growthmedia
Temperature-10 a 35 °C
FloweringMar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct
IrrigationWater only when the soil is completely dry, in summer every 7-10 days; pot-grown plants need more frequent watering.

Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus) is an evergreen Mediterranean shrub with fragrant needle-like leaves and small blue flowers that bloom in spring and autumn. It grows in full sun on poor, well-drained soil — perfect in pots, borders and sunny herb gardens. It tolerates drought and moderate frost.

Flowering season

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Practical tips

Watering

Water needs: bassa — always check soil moisture before watering.

Position

Prefers pieno sole: provide the right light and rotate the plant for even growth.

Substrate

Recommended soil: drenante povero. Refresh the substrate every 1-2 years.

Leaves

Dust the leaves with a damp cloth to support photosynthesis.

Feeding

Feed during the growing season (spring-summer) and stop in winter.

FAQ

When should I prune rosemary?
Lightly prune in late winter and after spring flowering, shortening the year's growth to keep a compact shape. Avoid cutting into old woody stems: they do not regrow new shoots.
Can rosemary grow in pots?
Yes, it adapts very well: use a 30-40 cm pot with good drainage and sandy compost. Place in full sun on a balcony or terrace sheltered from icy winds.

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