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.
Rosmarinus officinalis
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. Rosemary is both ornamental and culinary, adding flavour to meats, vegetables, and breads. Its drought tolerance and year-round appeal make it a popular choice for borders, herb gardens, and decorative pots, while attracting bees and beneficial insects.
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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.
