Notes
Rosmarinus officinalis Blue Lagoon is a woody, perennial herb with fragrant, evergreen, needle-like leaves and deep blue flowers which bloom on and off throughout the summer and are also highly attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinators. It is popularly used as a low hedging plant or in culinary parterres.
Dimensions
- 3L
- Eventual Height and Spread: 120cm (3ft 11in) x 80cm (2ft 7in)
Features
Insights
Native to the Mediterranean region it prefers well drained soil and full sun. It is particularly lovely planted along paths where a brush with the aromatic foliage is a sensory delight. Extremely versatile, the leaves are delicious sprinkled in stews and over trays of roasted meats, traditionally lamb, and vegetables, or chopped into thick pasta sauces.
Details
- Flowers: June - September
- Evergreen
- Hardy
Planting
- Well drained soil
- South or west facing
- Full sun
- Sheltered
Care
As an extremely useful culinary herb, it is good to have easy access to Rosmarinus and it is perfectly happy planted in a terracotta container positioned on a sunny terrace near the house. Trim back annually after flowering to avoid the plant becoming woody.
Scent
Aromatic leaves when crushed
Glossary