You don’t need a lot of space to grow herbs and vegetables. A few pots, a small balcony or patio, and several hours of good sunlight are the most basic requirements. Planting rosemary is not much different, and you can even grow it indoors if you know these essential Rosemary Plant Care Tips in this article.
Botanical Name: Rosmarinus officinalis
USDA Zones: 6-11
Soil pH: 6-8, grows best in neutral soil
In containers, you can grow any type of rosemary variety. Low growing, trailing cultivars in large hanging baskets or as a groundcover and those bush-like, taller ones in medium to big sized pots. Apart from the ornamental purposes, if your main motive is flavor, upright varieties are better.
Semi-upright rosemary varieties that don’t grow above 2-3 feet tall are easy to manage. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t plant tall cultivars. You can easily keep them at the desired height by regular trimming.
You’ll also need to look out for cold-hardy rosemary types as this herb prefers a warm Mediterranean climate. The two best varieties are “Arp” and “Hill Hardy.”
Creeping Rosemary: Rosmarinus Officinalis ‘Prostratus’ is a perennial creeping variety. Perfect for containers and hanging baskets, this trailing herb doesn’t make over 2 feet tall.
Joyce de Baggio: Also known as golden rosemary, it’s compact and small. The leaf color changes to a beautiful bright yellow shade with the season.
Pinkie: An excellent companion plant for roses, it bears pink flowers.
Some of the most flavored varieties which are best for cooking are Miss Jessup, Tuscan Blue, and Spice Island.
Choosing a Pot
Pot size depends on the type of rosemary you’re growing. You can grow trailing rosemary varieties in smaller pots, whereas, upright rosemary cultivars require
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