Rosmarinus officinalis Barbecue (Rosemary)
Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Barbecue’ (Rosemary) is an attractive, upright evergreen shrub with strong, stiff stems densely covered with very aromatic, needle-like green leaves. Profuse clusters of small light blue flowers appear from summer through to fall. Easy to maintain and undemanding, Barbecue Rosemary is a great candidate for hedges, screens, herb gardens, and waterwise gardens. The leaves are good for cooking and can be used fresh or dried to flavor dishes.
Rosmarinus officinalis 'Barbecue' (Rosemary) is an attractive, upright evergreen shrub with strong, stiff stems densely covered with very aromatic, needle-like green leaves. Profuse clusters of small light blue flowers appear from summer through to fall. Easy to maintain and undemanding, Barbecue Rosemary is a great candidate for hedges, screens, herb gardens, and waterwise gardens. The leaves are good for cooking and can be used fresh or dried to flavor dishes.
- Grows up to 6 ft tall (180 cm) and 2-4 ft wide (60-120 cm).
- Easily grown in moderately fertile, well-drained soils in full sun but will tolerate some shade. Drought tolerant once established.
- Great for beds and borders, Mediterranean gardens, cottage gardens, city gardens, patio containers, or as a formal or informal hedge.
- No serious pest or disease issues.
- Attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, however, deer dislike rosemary's strong scent.
- Propagate by division in spring and by semi-ripe cuttings in summer.
- Cut back flower spikes to prolong flowering
- Rosmarinus officinalis is native to the Mediterranean region, from where it has been introduced into all continents.
Requirements
Hardiness | 8 – 10 |
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Heat Zones | 8 – 12 |
Climate Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Herbs, Shrubs |
Plant Family | Rosmarinus – Rosemary |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early,Mid,Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)FallWinter |
Height | 5' – 6' (150cm – 180cm) |
Spread | 2' – 4' (60cm – 120cm) |
Spacing | 24″ – 48″ (60cm – 120cm) |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Salt |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |