GardenWizzPlant Care Card

Rosemary

Salvia rosmarinus · Shrub

Hardiness
H4 Hardy — average winter (to −5 to −10°C)
Position
Full sun
Height × Spread
120–180 cm × 1.5–2.5 m
Soil
free-draining
Flowering
March–August
Toxicity
Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

The Gardening Year

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🌱 Sow
🪴 Plant out
🌸 In flower
✂️ Prune

Watch out for

Rosemary beetle: Hand-pick beetles and larvae or use a biological control like nematodes.

Powdery mildew: Improve air circulation and spray with a fungicide if severe; avoid wetting foliage.

Root rot: Ensure well-drained soil and avoid overwatering; do not plant in heavy clay without amendment.

Scale insects: Scrape off scales manually or treat with horticultural oil during the dormant season.

Honey fungus: Remove infected plants and surrounding soil; avoid replanting in the same spot for several years.

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