Rosmarinus officinalis Prostratus Group (Rosemary Prostratus Group)

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 1.5m
max. spread
Ultimate height 0.5m
max. height
Time to maturity 5-10 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Rosmarinus officinalis Prostratus Group

Other names: Rosemary Prostratus Group, Rosmarinus repens , Rosmarinus lavandulaceus hort. , Rosmarinus corsicus 'Prostratus' , Rosmarinus officinalis 'Venzano Prostrate' , Rosmarinus officinalis 'Corsica Prostratus'

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Genus: Rosmarinus

Variety or cultivar: Prostratus Group _ Prostratus Group are compact evergreen shrubs with linear, aromatic leaves and clusters of blue flowers.

Rosmarinus officinalis Prostratus Group is: Evergreen

Flower: Insignificant or absent, Blue in Summer; Blue, Insignificant or absent in Autumn

Foliage: Grey-green in All seasons

Fragrance: Foliage is aromatic.

Habit: Bushy, Compact

Plant with: Borago officinalis (Borage), Buddleja 'Lochinch' (Butterfly bush 'Lochinch' ), Calamintha grandiflora (Large-flowered calamint), Buddleja alternifolia (Alternate-leaved butterfly bush), Buddleja davidii 'Black Knight' (Butterfly bush 'Black Knight'), Buddleja davidii 'Dartmoor' (Butterfly bush 'Dartmoor'), Buddleja davidii 'Empire Blue' (Butterfly bush 'Empire Blue'), Buddleja davidii 'Royal Red' (Butterfly bush 'Royal Red'), Buddleja davidii 'White Profusion' (Butterfly bush 'White Profusion'), Buddleja 'Pink Delight' (Butterfly bush 'Pink Delight'), Yucca filamentosa (Needle palm), Origanum laevigatum (Smooth oregano)

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Specific pests: Brown scale , Rosemary leaf beetle

General care

Pruning: No pruning required.. REGISTER to read more...

Propagation methods: Semi-hardwood cuttings. REGISTER to read more...

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Rosmarinus officinalis Prostratus Group (Rosemary Prostratus Group) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 5-10 years.

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Suggested uses: Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Containers, Wallside and trellises, Foliage only

Cultivation: Plant in poor well-drained soil.

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Soil types: Chalky, Loamy, Sandy Match unknown
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: South, West Match unknown
Exposure: Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Tender in frost (H3) Match unknown

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Rosemary

Question from rebecca wingar

I have been out in the garden today tidying up, and noticed that my rosemary, planted last spring, now look dead, it is dried up. Is it possible that the harsh winter has killed it?

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  • Posted: Tue. 23rd March 2010 15:25
  • Last reply: Tue. 23rd March 2010 19:09

 

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