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rosemary plants for hedging

Looking for a stylish and functional solution for your garden boundaries? Rosemary plants for hedging offer a fragrant, evergreen alternative to traditional hedges. Perfect for New Zealand’s varied climates, rosemary creates a lush green backdrop year-round, with aromatic foliage and delicate blue or pink flowers. Whether edging pathways, dividing garden rooms, or creating privacy, a rosemary hedge is low-maintenance, drought-tolerant, and attractive to bees—making it ideal for eco-conscious gardeners.

An upright Rosemary 'Tuscan Blue' shrub with blue flowers in a Mediterranean themed garden.

Rosmarinus 'Tuscan Blue'

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The 'Tuscan Blue' Rosemary is a fast-growing and upright variety that features petite, sky-blue flowers borne amidst the dark green leaves through winter and spring. This evergreen typically grows to 1 m tall and 1.5 m wide. 'Tuscan Blue' Rosemary is a versatile plant that is ideal for adding to a mixed planting, trimming into a hedge, planting around outdoor living areas, or including in an herb garden.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 1.00 m
Spread: 1.50 m
Flowering time: Spring, Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Culinary, Hedging, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Rock
Rosmarinus 'Pink Remembrance' shrub with pink flowers and dark green foliage.

Rosmarinus 'Pink Remembrance' (Pink Rosemary)

Rosmarinus 'Pink Remembrance', commonly known as Pink Rosemary, is a mid-sized, evergreen shrub that features masses of petite, pink flowers in spring, which are held amidst the small and aromatic, mid-green leaves. It grows with an erect and rounded shape to about 60 cm tall and 1 m wide. Rosmarinus 'Pink Remembrance' is ideal for adding to a mixed planting, mass planting as a groundcover, maintaining in a container, or including in the herb garden. It is often used in Mediterranean and cottage gardens, and the foliage is perfect for cooking and garnishes.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 1.00 m
Spread: 60 cm
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Culinary, Hedging, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Rock
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Why Choose Rosemary for Hedging?

Rosemary is more than just a culinary herb; it’s an exceptional hedging plant. Rosemary plants for hedging are valued for their dense growth, aromatic leaves, and resilience against pests and disease. The evergreen habit ensures your hedge remains vibrant through winter, while seasonal blooms provide extra interest.

Using rosemary as a hedge not only adds structure and texture to your landscape, but also offers practical benefits: rosemary can be trimmed to shape, grows in most well-drained soils, and tolerates full sun and coastal conditions. Whether you have a formal or informal garden, rosemary hedging fits diverse design styles and delivers year-round beauty.

Best Rosemary Varieties for Hedging

Not all rosemary varieties are created equal when it comes to hedging. Some varieties have the upright, bushy growth and height preferred for neat boundaries and privacy screens:

To create lower or spreading hedges, consider Rosmarinus 'Lockwood de Forest' (Creeping Rosemary), which is ideal for cascading over walls or edging paths.

Planting and Caring for Rosemary Hedges

For best results, plant rosemary hedges in a sunny, sheltered position with free-draining soil. Space plants 40–60cm apart for a dense, lush effect. Water regularly during establishment, then reduce as rosemary is drought-tolerant once mature. Light trimming after flowering keeps your hedge tidy and encourages bushier growth.

Feed with an all-purpose fertiliser in spring to support lush foliage. Because rosemary isn’t prone to many pests or diseases, it offers a low-maintenance solution for busy gardeners.

Alternative Hedges to Consider

For those exploring other drought-tolerant hedge plants, Westringia fruticosa (also known as Coastal Rosemary) is a hardy, attractive option with delicate white flowers. It’s perfect for coastal gardens and makes a wonderful companion to rosemary hedges.


Rosemary plants for hedging offer scent, structure, and sustainability for New Zealand gardens. Browse our collection of specialised rosemary varieties today and start building a beautiful, fragrant hedge that will thrive for years to come.


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