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Roman Beauty Rosemary
Rosmarinus officinalis 'Roman Beauty' PP #18,192
Pronunciation: rohs-ma-RY-nus oh-fiss-ih-NAH-liss
SKU #04136
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Once established water during dry spells.
SIZE:
Slowly reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall, 2 ft. wide.
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| Description | A Mediterranean beauty with arching stems that spill freely over a rock wall or container edge. Delightful lavender-blue flowers appear in spring. The aromatic, needle-like evergreen foliage is valued as a culinary herb or in potpourri. This rugged, deer resistant, evergreen shrub tolerates poor soils, drought, and salt spray. |
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| Bloom Time | Late spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Edible, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Flower Color | Blue |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
| Companion Plants | Lavender (Lavandula); Bay Laurel (Laurus); Pomegranate (Punica); Italian Cypress (Cupressus); Olive (Olea); Meyer Lemon (Citrus) |
| Care Instructions | 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. |
Details
| Description | A Mediterranean beauty with arching stems that spill freely over a rock wall or container edge. Delightful lavender-blue flowers appear in spring. The aromatic, needle-like evergreen foliage is valued as a culinary herb or in potpourri. This rugged, deer resistant, evergreen shrub tolerates poor soils, drought, and salt spray. |
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| Bloom Time | Late spring |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Edible, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Blue |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
| Companion Plants | Lavender (Lavandula); Bay Laurel (Laurus); Pomegranate (Punica); Italian Cypress (Cupressus); Olive (Olea); Meyer Lemon (Citrus) |
Care
| Care Instructions | 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. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly
100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.