Blue Spires Rosemary
Rosmarinus officinalis 'Blue Spires'
SKU
06269
This highly aromatic shrub has unique light grey-green foliage, covered with clear blue flowers over a long season. Popular in herb gardens or as an informal hedge or screen. Easily pruned into topiary forms. A hardy, drought tolerant evergreen that requires little care, once established. Thrives in poor soil, provided it is well-drained.
?
There are very few rules in gardening, but perhaps the most important one is to work within your zone. Choosing plants that grow and thrive in your particular climate is the very first step toward having a beautiful garden . Learn More
Full sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
CHECK RETAILERS FOR AVAILABILITY:
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| Botanical Pronunciation | rohs-ma-RY-nus oh-fiss-ih-NAH-liss |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 4 to 5 ft. tall, 2 to 3 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring through Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Blue |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Mediterranean |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Topiary, Coastal Exposure, Kitchen Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Edible, Gift Plant, Tolerates Alkaline Soil, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise, Year-round Interest, Pet Friendly |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
Thrives in loose, well-drained, neutral to slightly acidic soils. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Avoid excess winter moisture. Needs little care; may be fertilized lightly in spring. Prune only as needed to shape.
Write Your Own Review
This Plant's Growing Zones: 6 - 10
Your climate may be too cold for this plant