Rosmarinus

(Rosemary) Officinalis

Brush past it on a sunny day and your border smells like a Mediterranean holiday: this rosemary has dark green, needle-like leaves and, in spring and early summer, small pale blue flowers that the bees love. Give it some room: it grows to about 150 cm tall and 80-100 cm wide, so it makes a fragrant, informal hedge or a tall backdrop in the border. For a full row, plan on 2-3 per square metre, or let a single one grow in a large pot by the kitchen door. Snip a few sprigs whenever the roast asks for them, because this evergreen green friend keeps its leaves all winter. Seasonal changes may affect whether the plant arrives with flowers.

Give it the sunniest, warmest spot you have: rosemary comes from dry Mediterranean hillsides, and plenty of light is what builds its strong scent. Plant it in well-draining, even sandy soil, because wet roots are the one thing it really dislikes. Water regularly while it settles in its first season, then only in long dry spells, and in a pot let the soil dry out a little between drinks. Trim lightly after flowering to keep it bushy, but don't cut back into old bare wood, as it rarely sprouts again from there. It is hardy, so no worries: in a pot or during a cold, wet winter, a sheltered spot or a layer of fleece keeps the roots safe from frost.

Your order will be hand picked and packed in our strong and sustainable packaging as soon as possible, after which it will be delivered straight from our greenhouse to your door by your chosen carrier. You can follow the journey of your plants via the tracking link you receive in your mail. If you have any questions regarding your order and its shipment, you can get in contact with our support team.

We expect every order to arrive in tip-top shape. We take intensive care of the plants in our greenhouse and use special and as sustainable as possible protective packaging to ship our plants. We also wrote an extensive blog about how to unpack and prepare your plants for growth after shipping. However there are rare occasions where our plants don’t meet their full potential. That’s why all plants are guaranteed for 30 days after arrival, if still in its original nursery pot.