rosemary rose plant
Searching for a rosemary rose plant? You’re not alone! Many New Zealand gardeners are captivated by the idea of a fragrant, easy-care plant that combines the appeal of rosemary’s aromatic foliage with rose-like blooms. While the name "rosemary rose plant" seems to blend two garden favourites, most often people are referring to rosemary cultivars with beautiful pink or white flowers, or those that grow with a dense bushy habit reminiscent of a rose shrub. These versatile plants bring both beauty and practical benefits to the home garden.
Rosmarinus officinalis alba (White Rosemary)
Rosmarinus officinalis 'Alba' is an elegant white flowering rosemary admired for its pure blooms and strongly aromatic evergreen foliage. It offers both culinary excellence and ornamental value, producing light airy flowers that stand out beautifully against rich green leaves. Hardy, drought tolerant and sun loving, this variety performs reliably in New Zealand gardens and is perfect for cooks, pollinators and landscape structure.
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.
