Rosmarinus officinalis 'Miss Jessopp's Upright' (Rosemary 'Miss Jessopp's Upright')

Botanical name

Rosmarinus officinalis 'Miss Jessopp's Upright'

Other names

Rosemary 'Miss Jessopp's Upright', Rosmarinus officinalis 'Erectus', Rosmarinus officinalis f. pyramidalis, Rosmarinus officinalis 'Fastigiatus', Rosmarinus 'Miss Jessopp's Variety', Rosmarinus officinalis 'Miss Jessop's Upright'

Genus

Rosmarinus Rosmarinus

Variety or Cultivar

'Miss Jessopp's Upright' _ 'Miss Jessopp's Upright' is a compact, upright, evergreen shrub with narrow, aromatic, dark green leaves and small, light blue flowers in spring and summer.

Native to

Garden origin

Foliage

Evergreen

Fragrance

Foliage is aromatic and often used in cooking.

Habit

Compact, Erect, Upright

Awards

RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)

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Colour

Flower

Pale-blue in Spring; Pale-blue in Summer

Foliage

Dark-green in All seasons

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How to care

Watch out for

Specific pests

Brown scale , Rosemary leaf beetle

Diseases

Generally disease-free.

General care

Pruning

Pruning group 9. If used as a formal or informal hedge, trim after flowering.

Propagation methods

Semi-hardwood cuttings

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Monthly care advice

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Where to grow

Rosmarinus officinalis 'Miss Jessopp's Upright' (Rosemary 'Miss Jessopp's Upright') will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 5-10 years.

Suggested uses

Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Beds and borders, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Containers, Foliage only

Cultivation

Plant in poor, well-drained soil in a sunny, sheltered position.

Soil type

Chalky, Loamy, Sandy

Soil drainage

Moist but well-drained, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Light

Full Sun

Aspect

South, West

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.

Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)

USDA zones

Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6

Defra's Risk register #1

Plant name

Rosmarinus officinalis 'Miss Jessopp's Upright' (Rosemary 'Miss Jessopp's Upright')

Common pest name

tomato thrips

Scientific pest name

Ceratothripoides brunneus

Type

Insect

Current status in UK

Absent

Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)

3

General biosecurity comments

Thrips present in Africa; the Caribbean and parts of Asia; frequently intercepted in the UK. Can cause significant damage to tomatoes and other crops in countries where it is present. Europe wide PRA will consider its potential to establish and cause damage.

About this section

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Date updated: 7^th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/