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rosmarinus rosemary

Rosmarinus rosemary is a beloved, easy-care herb that brings both flavour and beauty to New Zealand gardens. Whether you’re searching for culinary inspiration, fragrant foliage, or an evergreen shrub for landscaping, this Mediterranean native offers it all. Rosmarinus rosemary thrives in our local climate, rewarding gardeners with aromatically pungent leaves and delicate blue, pink, or white flowers throughout much of the year. Its versatility makes it ideal for herb gardens, borders, pots, or low hedges, and it’s a popular choice for both beginner and seasoned gardeners seeking robust, drought-tolerant plants.

Elegant purple flowers on a Rosmarinus officinalis plant.

Rosmarinus officinalis

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Rosmarinus officinalis, commonly known as Garden Rosemary, is a hardy, evergreen shrub prized for its fragrant, needle-like foliage and delicate blue flowers. Native to the Mediterranean, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, making it ideal for New Zealand gardens.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 75 cm
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
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.

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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
Rosemary 'Chef's Choice' plant in a pot with lush, dark green foliage.
Rosmarinus 'Chef's Choice' (Culinary Rosemary)

'Chef's Choice' Rosemary is a popular culinary variety that is widely used for cooking. It features petite, blue flowers that are borne in spring...

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Rosmarinus officinalis 'Alba' shrub with fresh-green foliage adorned with small, white flowers.
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...

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Rosmarinus officinalis 'Lockwood de Forest' plants trailing over a wall.
Rosmarinus 'Lockwood de Forest' (Creeping Rosemary)

Rosemary 'Lockwood de Forest' is a creeping or prostrate variety of Rosemary that features petite, blue flowers through winter and spring. These are...

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Rosmarinus officinalis 'Mozart' shrubs in a border garden covered in blue flowers.
Rosmarinus 'Mozart'

Rosmarinus 'Mozart' is a highly aromatic rosemary variety admired for its compact growth habit and striking blue mauve flowers that appear throughout...

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

The 'Tuscan Blue' Rosemary is a fast-growing and upright variety that features petite, sky-blue flowers borne amidst the dark green leaves through...

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

Rosmarinus ‘Blue Lagoon’ is a hardy, evergreen shrub prized for its aromatic foliage and vibrant deep blue flowers. Blooming from late winter through...

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Teucrium fruticans (Bush Germander)

Teucrium fruticans (Bush Germander) is a hardy evergreen shrub admired for its attractive silvery foliage and soft blue flowers that appear through...

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Santolina 'Lime Fizz' green-yellow shrub growing in a basket.
Santolina 'Lime Fizz'

Santolina 'Lime Fizz' is a vibrant evergreen shrublet admired for its bright lime green foliage and compact, mounding form. This hardy Mediterranean...

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Westringia fruticosa

Westringia fruticosa (Coastal Rosemary) is a hardy evergreen shrub prized for its fine grey green foliage, naturally dense habit, and delicate white...

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Pinus pinea

Pinus pinea (Pine Nut) is a distinctive evergreen conifer admired for its broad umbrella shaped canopy, long green needles, and edible pine nuts...

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Cistus 'Bennetts White' white flower.
Cistus 'Bennetts White' (White Rock Rose)

Cistus ‘Bennetts White’ is an attractive evergreen shrub known for its crisp white flowers with a yellow centre, blooming abundantly in late spring...

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Rosmarinus prostrata trailing over a bank.
Rosmarinus prostratus (Creeping Rosemary)

Rosmarinus prostratus, commonly called Prostrate Rosemary, is a hardy, low-growing shrub with aromatic green foliage and masses of blue flowers from...

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Rosemary 'Azure Cascade' green foliage with elegant, light blue flowers.
Rosmarinus 'Azure Cascade'

Rosmarinus ‘Azure Cascade’ is a beautiful trailing rosemary with aromatic green foliage and masses of vivid blue flowers from late winter through...

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Rosmarinus officinalis 'Genges Gold' foliage.
Rosmarinus 'Genges Gold'

Rosmarinus ‘Genge’s Gold’ is a striking rosemary variety featuring aromatic green leaves edged with bright golden-yellow and clusters of soft blue...

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Rosemary 'Mason's Finest' plant with blue flowers.
Rosmarinus 'Masons Finest'

Rosmarinus 'Masons Finest' is a robust and aromatic rosemary selection valued for its dense foliage, strong culinary flavour and abundant blue...

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Rosmarinus officinalis 'Majorca Pink' shrub with dark green foliage and pnk flowers.
Rosmarinus officinalis 'Majorca Pink'

Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Majorca Pink’ is a distinctive rosemary variety featuring aromatic green foliage and soft pink flowers that appear in spring...

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Rosmarinus officinalis 'September Blue' plant with green foliage and blue flowers.
Rosmarinus 'September Blue'

Rosmarinus 'September Blue' is a beautiful rosemary variety valued for its soft blue flowers that bloom most heavily from late winter into spring in...

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Rosemary 'Santa Barbara' purple-pink flowers amidst dark green foliage.
Rosmarinus 'Santa Barbara' (Rosemary Santa Barbara)

Rosmarinus 'Santa Barbara' is a compact trailing rosemary loved for its cascading growth habit and masses of soft blue flowers that bloom over an...

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Rrosmarinus officinalis 'Lady In White' white flowers with green foliage.
Rosmarinus 'Lady in White'

Rosmarinus 'Lady in White' is a standout rosemary variety adored for its profusion of clean white flowers that contrast beautifully against deep...

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Rosemary officinalis 'Irene' trailling over a wall and featuring dark green foliage with elegant pink flowers.
Rosmarinus 'Irene'

Rosmarinus 'Irene' is a graceful trailing rosemary variety noted for its cascading habit and masses of soft blue flowers that appear through much of...

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A Rosmarinus lavandulaceus shrub with green foliage and blue flowers.
Rosmarinus lavandulaceus

Rosmarinus lavandulaceus, also known as trailing or prostrate rosemary, is a low-growing, spreading variety with aromatic green foliage and masses of...

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Grevillea rosmarinifolia shrub with green foliage and elegant, pink flowers.
Grevillea rosmarinifolia

Grevillea rosmarinifolia, commonly known as the Rosemary Grevillea, is an evergreen shrub featuring showy clusters of colourful flowers. The unusual...

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Eriocephalus africanus shrub with white flowers and dark green foliage.
Eriocephalus africanus (Wild Rosemary)

Eriocephalus africanus (Snowbush) is an attractive evergreen shrub admired for its fine silver grey foliage, small white flowers, and fluffy seed...

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Lavatera maritima shrub with a pink flower.
Lavatera maritima

Lavatera maritima is an attractive evergreen shrub valued for its silvery foliage and abundant mauve pink flowers. Flowering over an extended period...

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Teucrium fruticans 'Azureum' plant with grey foliage.
Teucrium fruticans Azureum

Teucrium fruticans 'Azureum' is an attractive evergreen shrub valued for its silvery foliage and masses of soft blue flowers that appear through...

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Teucrium chamaedrys shrub with pink flowers.
Teucrium chamaedrys

Teucrium chamaedrys (Wall Germander) is a compact evergreen shrub valued for its aromatic foliage, neat growth habit, and spikes of rosy purple...

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Senecio cineraria (Dusty Miller) plants with elegant, grey foliage growing in a garden.
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Westringia 'Edna Walling Rosemary'

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What is Rosmarinus Rosemary?

Rosmarinus rosemary refers to members of the Rosmarinus genus, with Rosmarinus officinalis being the classic species found in countless home gardens. This upright, evergreen shrub features slender, needle-like leaves packed with essential oils, contributing to the plant’s distinctive aroma. The species has long been favoured for its culinary and medicinal uses, and is reputed for attracting bees, beneficial insects, and even deterring garden pests.

Varieties of Rosmarinus Rosemary

Alongside classic Rosmarinus officinalis, a growing range of cultivars provides options for every garden style and need. For informal trailing forms ideal as groundcover or spilling over walls, consider Rosmarinus prostratus (Creeping Rosemary) or Rosmarinus 'Azure Cascade', both featuring striking blue flowers. Those seeking a twist will love Rosmarinus 'Pink Remembrance' (Pink Rosemary), which offers blush pink blooms that add a novel touch to traditional herb gardens. For food lovers, Rosmarinus 'Chef's Choice' (Culinary Rosemary) has been selected for its superior flavour and tender foliage, perfect for flavouring roasts, breads, oils, and marinades.

Growing Rosmarinus Rosemary in New Zealand

Rosmarinus rosemary is well suited to New Zealand’s diverse conditions, from coastal gardens to inland plots. These hardy shrubs thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, requiring little beyond occasional watering once established. They perform beautifully in raised beds and containers, as well as mass plantings and formal hedging. Allow at least 1 metre between plants for ample air circulation, and prune lightly after flowering to maintain a neat shape and promote bushy growth.

Uses for Rosmarinus Rosemary

The uses for rosmarinus rosemary extend far beyond the kitchen. Fresh or dried sprigs are a classic addition to lamb, chicken, or vegetable dishes. The aromatic leaves are also prized for herbal teas and infusions. In the garden, their abundant flowering attracts pollinators and helps deter pests. Popular as both a feature shrub and a groundcover, rosmarinus rosemary offers evergreen structure and year-round interest. Try pairing upright varieties with trailing forms like Rosmarinus prostratus (Creeping Rosemary) or Rosmarinus 'Azure Cascade' for a dynamic, low-maintenance display.

Shop Rosmarinus Rosemary Varieties

Explore our collection to find your perfect rosmarinus rosemary. From time-honoured Rosmarinus officinalis to culinary stars like Rosmarinus 'Chef's Choice' (Culinary Rosemary) and the ornamental charm of Rosmarinus 'Pink Remembrance' (Pink Rosemary), there’s a rosemary for every space. With their resilience and rewards, these versatile evergreen shrubs are a staple for New Zealand gardens, with easy care and lasting appeal.

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