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rosemary border plant

Looking for a stylish, fragrant way to define your garden boundaries? A rosemary border plant is the perfect solution for gardeners in New Zealand who desire low-maintenance foliage and year-round appeal. Rosemary is well-known as an aromatic, evergreen shrub that doubles as both an attractive landscape border and a culinary staple. Durable, drought-tolerant, and adored for its silvery green leaves and blue, pink, or white flowers, rosemary border plantings create a classic, Mediterranean-inspired edge that elevates any outdoor space.

A Rosemary 'Blue Lagoon' shrub with blue flowers in a mixed planting.

Rosmarinus 'Blue Lagoon'

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Rosmarinus ‘Blue Lagoon’ is a hardy, evergreen shrub prized for its aromatic foliage and vibrant deep blue flowers. Blooming from late winter through spring, it attracts bees and other pollinators while providing fresh rosemary for cooking. Its compact, mounding form makes it ideal for garden borders, pots, or coastal planting.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 60 cm
Spread: 1.00 m
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Culinary, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Rock
Westringia 'Mundi' with lush green-grey foliage and white flowers in a pot.

Westringia 'Mundi'

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Westringia 'Mundi' is a variety of the commonly known Coastal Rosemary, and is grown for its lovely foliage and great form. It grows as a spreading shrub with narrow, grey-green leaves held densely on short stems. Small, dainty white flowers complement the foliage from spring to summer as it grows to 50 cm in height and 1.2 m in width.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Groundcover Plants
Height: 50 cm
Spread: 1.20 m
Flowering time: Spring, Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy
Garden uses: Banks, Borders, Ground covering, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern
An upright Rosemary 'Tuscan Blue' shrub with blue flowers in a Mediterranean themed garden.
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Rosmarinus 'Pink Remembrance' shrub with pink flowers and dark green foliage.
Rosmarinus 'Pink Remembrance' (Pink Rosemary)

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Rosmarinus 'Blue Lagoon'

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Why Choose Rosemary as a Border Plant?

Rosemary is more than just a kitchen herb; it’s an outstanding choice for a neat, formal border or a relaxed, cottage-style garden. The dense, upright growth habit of varieties like Rosmarinus 'Blue Lagoon' and Rosmarinus 'Tuscan Blue' forms a lush, living hedge that stays green all year round. The aromatic foliage releases its signature scent with every brush past, making rosemary border plants both visually and sensorially appealing.

This hardy shrub performs excellently in New Zealand conditions, thriving in poor soils and full sun, and requires minimal watering once established. Its versatility means it can be pruned to maintain crisp, low edges or left a little looser for a natural, wild boundary.

Popular Rosemary Varieties for Borders

If you’re considering a rosemary border plant, choosing the right variety is key to achieving the look and function you desire:

Planting and Care Tips

Establishing a rosemary border plant is simple—choose a sunny spot with well-drained soil for best results. Plant individual shrubs 30-60cm apart, depending on the variety and desired density. Regular pruning keeps borders tidy and encourages bushier growth, while mulch helps conserve soil moisture and suppress weeds.

Rosemary borders thrive in coastal and urban gardens, endure dry spells, and resist pests. If you love wandering your garden and picking fresh sprigs for the kitchen, Rosmarinus 'Chef's Choice' (Culinary Rosemary) offers both beauty and flavour.

Enhance Your Garden with Rosemary Borders

Border plantings are essential for defining garden beds and pathways. Rosemary border plants deliver elegance, fragrance, and functionality—whether around a veggie patch, along a driveway, or as a living fence. Explore our range, including Rosmarinus 'Blue Lagoon', Rosmarinus 'Tuscan Blue', Rosmarinus 'Pink Remembrance' (Pink Rosemary), Rosmarinus 'Lockwood de Forest' (Creeping Rosemary), and Rosmarinus 'Chef's Choice' (Culinary Rosemary) to find the perfect rosemary border plant for your space.


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