Prostrate Rosemary 140mm pot
๐ฟโจ Salvia rosmarinus (syn. Rosmarinus officinalis) โ Prostrate Rosemary โจ๐ฟ
Prostrate Rosemary is a tough, fragrant, trailing herb that spills beautifully over edges and smothers weeds โ perfect for sunny borders, rockeries, and Mediterranean-style gardens. ๐ฟ๐
๐ฑ Size & Pot
โ๏ธ 140mm pot โ a great planting size ready to establish quickly ๐ฑ
โ๏ธ Prostrate/trailing form; ideal as a ground cover or cascading feature ๐ฟโฌ๏ธ
โ๏ธ Sun & Soil
โ๏ธ Full sun for best growth and aroma โ๏ธ๐ฟ
โ๏ธ Well-drained soil is essential; loves rocky or sandy sites ๐ฑ
โ๏ธ Drought and frost tolerant once established โ๏ธ๐ง
๐ Foliage & Seasonal Changes
โ๏ธ Evergreen, needle-like foliage with a strong rosemary fragrance ๐ฟโจ
โ๏ธ Pretty mauve-purple flowers through cooler months into spring ๐๐ธ
โ๏ธ Evergreen โ year-round cover, scent, and kitchen use โ ๐ฟ
๐ณ Growth Habit & Mature Size
โ๏ธ Low, spreading habit that trails and drapes beautifully ๐ฟโฌ๏ธ
โ๏ธ Grows approx. 0.2โ0.4m tall ร 1.0โ2.0m wide
โ๏ธ Light tip-pruning after flowering keeps it dense and tidy โ๏ธ๐ฟ
๐ก Special Characteristics
โ๏ธ Excellent edible herb for cooking โ fresh sprigs whenever you need ๐ฟ๐
โ๏ธ Brilliant ground cover for weed suppression and low maintenance โ ๐ฟ
โ๏ธ Tough in dry, sunny, exposed spots once established ๐ฌ๏ธ๐ง
โ๏ธ Flowers attract bees and beneficial insects ๐๐
โ๏ธ Perfect for Mediterranean and coastal-style gardens ๐กโจ
๐ธ Planting Ideas
โ๏ธ Spill it over retaining walls, raised beds, and garden edges for a cascading look ๐ฟโฌ๏ธ
โ๏ธ Mass plant on banks and slopes for fast, fragrant ground coverage โฐ๏ธ๐ฟ
โ๏ธ Use as underplanting beneath feature trees for a tidy, low-water finish ๐ณ๐ง
โ๏ธ Plant near paths and outdoor areas so you brush past it and enjoy the scent ๐ถโโ๏ธ๐ฟ
