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small rosemary plants

Small rosemary plants are a versatile and rewarding addition to New Zealand gardens, patios, and even kitchen windowsills. With their aromatic foliage and compact habit, these charming evergreens are ideal for growing in pots, borders, or as space-saving ground covers. Whether you're looking to enhance your cooking with homegrown herbs or design a fragrant, low-maintenance garden, small rosemary plants provide beauty and utility all year round.

Rosmarinus officinalis 'Lockwood de Forest' plants trailing over a wall.

Rosmarinus 'Lockwood de Forest' (Creeping Rosemary)

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Rosemary 'Lockwood de Forest' is a creeping or prostrate variety of Rosemary that features petite, blue flowers through winter and spring. These are produced amidst the lush, dark green leaves. This evergreen typically grows to 30 cm tall and 1 m wide, and grows best when planted in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Groundcover Plants
Height: 30 cm
Spread: 1.00 m
Flowering time: Spring, Winter
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Culinary, Ground covering, Hedging, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern
Rosemary 'Chef's Choice' plant in a pot with lush, dark green foliage.

Rosmarinus 'Chef's Choice' (Culinary Rosemary)

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'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 amidst the aromatic foliage. It grows with an erect and rounded growth habit to about 60 cm tall and 1 m wide.

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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, 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...

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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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Elegant purple flowers on a Rosmarinus officinalis plant.
Rosmarinus officinalis

Rosmarinus officinalis, commonly known as Garden Rosemary, is a hardy, evergreen shrub prized for its fragrant, needle-like foliage and delicate blue...

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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 '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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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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Haworthia fasciata succulent growing in a pot.
Haworthia fasciata

Haworthia fasciata is a small succulent that features rosettes of thick and fleshy leaves. The dark green leaves with silver lines have a rough...

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Rose Simplicity Violet Serenity

“Violet Serenity” is a magnificent small, shrub rose owing to its colourful display of bright pink flowers. The showy blooms are borne as clusters...

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Haworthia resendeana plant.
Haworthia resendeana

Haworthia resendeana is a small succulent features thick and fleshy leaves on short stems. The dark green leaves have a rough texture and afford...

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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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Rose White Romance

“White Romance” is a very popular shrub rose that features masses pure white flowers. The showy blooms emerge in spring and continue until autumn...

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Zamioculcas Black Knight (Zamioculcas Plant)

Zamioculcas Black Knight is a very popular indoor plant owing to its dark and showy foliage. It grows as a clump and produces upright fronds which...

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Callisia repens

Callisia repens goes by several common names such as the Bubbles Plant, Turtle Vine, and Pin Panther Plant. The Turtle Vine is a very popular indoor...

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Scutellaria Snowflakes (Scutellaria Skullcap)

Scutellaria Snowflakes, commonly known as Scutellaria Skullcap or the Skullcaps plant, is grown for its foliage and flowers. This versatile and...

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White flowers on a Cistus 'Snowmound' plant with green foliage.
Cistus 'Snowmound' (White Rock Rose Plant)

Cistus ‘Snowmound’ is a compact evergreen shrub that produces a breathtaking display of pure white flowers with golden-yellow centres from late...

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Sedum rubrotinctum (Jelly Bean Plant) bright red foliage.
Sedum rubrotinctum (Jelly Bean Plant)

Sedum rubrotinctum, commonly known as Jelly Bean Plant or Pork and Beans Plant, is a compact, low-growing succulent reaching 15–20 cm tall and...

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Juncus effusus plants growing in water.
Juncus effusus (Soft Rush Plant)

Juncus effusus (Spiral Rush) is an eye catching rush valued for its distinctive twisting green stems, compact clumping habit, and strong...

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Sophora microphylla specimen tree covered in yellow flowers.
Sophora microphylla (Small Leaved Kōwhai)

Sophora microphylla, commonly known as Weeping Kowhai, is a treasured New Zealand native tree admired for its graceful, drooping branches and masses...

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Rose Raspberry Ice

“Raspberry Ice” is a Floribunda shrub rose that features large and showy flowers that are cream with a raspberry coloured margin. The lightly...

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Disphyma australe pink flowers and fleshy, green leaves.
Disphyma australe (NZ Ice Plant)

Disphyma australe, commonly known as NZ Ice Plant, is a hardy and attractive groundcover valued for its fleshy, bright green foliage and striking...

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Clianthus puniceus (Parrot Beak Plant)

Clianthus puniceus (Kakabeak) is a spectacular New Zealand native shrub renowned for its striking clusters of brilliant red, beak shaped flowers that...

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Agave americana 'Variegata' (Variegated Century Plant)

Agave americana 'Variegata' is a striking evergreen succulent valued for its bold architectural form and strongly variegated foliage. It forms a...

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Plant watering bottle for watering a plant on a shelf.
Plant Watering Bottle

Plant Watering Bottles provide a simple and convenient way to deliver water directly to indoor plants, seedlings, cuttings, and small container...

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Rose Ann Turner

Rose Ann Turner is a climbing rose that features masses of double, pink flowers. The blooms emerge in spring and continue until autumn provided the...

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Japanese Box (Buxus microphylla) plants with lush green foliage.
Buxus microphylla (Littleleaf Boxwood)

Buxus microphylla, commonly known as Japanese Box or Littleleaf Boxwood, is a compact evergreen shrub renowned for its dense, glossy green foliage...

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Strelitzia nicolai (White Bird Of Paradise Plant)

Strelitzia nicolai (Giant White Bird Of Paradise) is a bold, architectural plant known for its large banana like leaves and striking white and blue...

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Indoor Plant Fertiliser Tablets

Indoor plants require feeding from the time you get them home as nurseries typically only put enough fertiliser in the pots to last 4-8 weeks after...

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0.5 Litre Plant Pots

0.5 Litre Plant Pots are a practical choice for growing young plants, herbs, seedlings, and smaller ornamentals. Their compact size makes them ideal...

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Shadecloth - 70% Shade (Shade Cloth For Plants)

This shade cloth for plants, which is also used as plant windbreaks, reduces light levels and windspeeds by 70%. Therefore, 30% of the wind or light...

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1.5 Litre Plant Pots

1.5 Litre Plant Pots are a practical choice for growing young shrubs, perennials, grasses, herbs, and other developing plants. They provide useful...

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Rosmarinus 'Lockwood de Forest' (Creeping Rosemary)

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Why Choose Small Rosemary Plants?

Choosing small rosemary plants offers multiple benefits for the keen home gardener. Their tidy growth makes them perfect for containers, raised beds, or edging pathways. Small rosemary plants are easy to prune and shape, letting you maintain a neat look while enjoying the aroma and visual interest that only rosemary can provide. These compact shrubs are also drought-tolerant and thrive in New Zealand’s temperate climate, requiring minimal maintenance once established.

Popular Small Rosemary Plant Varieties

There is a wide array of small rosemary plant varieties available, each with unique characteristics to suit your tastes and garden style. For a classic culinary choice, Rosmarinus 'Chef's Choice' (Culinary Rosemary) features upright growth and exceptional flavour, making it a favourite for home chefs. If you prefer groundcover types, Rosmarinus prostratus (Creeping Rosemary) and Rosmarinus 'Lockwood de Forest' (Creeping Rosemary) offer trailing, mat-forming habits that are superb for spilling over walls or softening the edges of garden beds.

For those seeking something a little different, Rosmarinus 'Pink Remembrance' (Pink Rosemary) displays delicate pale pink flowers, adding a subtle splash of colour among classic purple-blues. Gardeners interested in more upright hedging forms might also enjoy Rosmarinus 'Tuscan Blue', renowned for its robust growth and intense fragrance, which can be easily managed when pruned young.

Growing and Using Small Rosemary Plants

Small rosemary plants are wonderfully suited to New Zealand gardens and kitchens. Start by choosing a sunny spot with free-draining soil or a well-sized container with quality potting mix. Water regularly while the plants are establishing, then reduce frequency to encourage deep, drought-resistant roots.

Harvest sprigs as needed for kitchen use, snipping branches from outer stems to promote bushy growth. Try adding fresh rosemary to roast vegetables, homemade breads, or barbecues for a burst of Mediterranean flavour. Compact forms like Rosmarinus 'Chef's Choice' (Culinary Rosemary) are especially popular in culinary gardens thanks to their aromatic, tender leaves.

Enhance Your Garden With Small Rosemary Plants

Adding small rosemary plants to your collection brings year-round foliage, rich fragrance, and edible rewards. Explore the unique characteristics of Rosmarinus 'Lockwood de Forest' (Creeping Rosemary), Rosmarinus prostratus (Creeping Rosemary), Rosmarinus 'Tuscan Blue', and Rosmarinus 'Pink Remembrance' (Pink Rosemary) to find the perfect fit for your space. With their versatility and ease of care, small rosemary plants make a superb choice for delicious, low-maintenance gardening in New Zealand.

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