Rosemary 'Blue Winter' – Hardy Evergreen Herb (Set of 3 or 6)

'Blue Winter' is an upright, bushy rosemary selected for cold tolerance, and it stands a hard British winter better than most.

The needle-like foliage is dark green and strongly aromatic, and vivid blue flowers open from late spring through summer, bringing bees and butterflies to the plant. It is a proper kitchen herb, good for roasting, grilling, seasoning and infusing, and its upright habit suits a low fragrant hedge, a raised herb bed or the structure of a Mediterranean border. It also does well in containers, window boxes and patio pots.

Plant in a sheltered, sunny position in free-draining soil. Rosemary dislikes heavy, waterlogged ground far more than it dislikes cold, so drainage comes first. Water while it establishes, then only in long dry spells. Trim lightly after flowering to keep it compact, and avoid cutting back into old bare wood, which rosemary often will not regrow from. Feed container plants with a balanced liquid feed in spring. Rosemary can irritate the skin, so wear gloves when you prune it.

Supplied as three or six established plants in 1 litre pots, ready to plant out or pot on.

Cultural Information

• Common Name: Rosemary
• Fully Grown Height and Spread: 60 to 90cm tall by 60 to 90cm across
• Growth Habit: Upright, bushy evergreen shrub
• Perfect For: Herb gardens, low hedging, Mediterranean borders, raised beds and containers
• Foliage: Narrow, dark green, aromatic evergreen needles
• Flowering Time: Late spring through summer
• Planting Position: Full sun, sheltered. Drought tolerant, takes coastal exposure and grows well in a pot
• Soil Type: Well drained, light or sandy
• Hardiness: Hardy, and noted for better than average winter tolerance
• Maintenance: Low. Trim after flowering, never into old wood, and water sparingly once established
• Seasonal Interest: Spring and summer
• Type: Grow your own