Description
Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Miss Jessop’s Upright’ is a compact, evergreen shrub with a narrow, upright habit, growing up to 1.5m tall and 1m wide. The leaves are small, needle-like and highly aromatic, with a deep green color. The flowers are light blue, and appear in late spring to early summer. This variety is known for its tight, upright growth habit, making it perfect for small gardens or as a container plant. It is also highly valued for its culinary and medicinal uses, as well as its ornamental value in the garden.
Key Facts
- Common Name(s):Miss Jessop’s Upright Rosemary
- Hardiness:Fully hardy through most of the UK
- How big will I get? Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Miss Jessop’s Upright’ can grow to a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1m.
- Did You Know That:The name “rosemary” comes from the Latin words “ros” meaning dew and “marinus” meaning sea. Therefore, rosemary means “dew of the sea”?
Plant Calendar
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Care Guide
Soil Requirements
Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Miss Jessop’s Upright’ is a versatile plant and can cope with wet or drier soils, but prefers there to be decent drainage. This plant can grow in soil with a wide range of pH levels, it is not picky about the pH level of the soil.
Best Position
Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Miss Jessop’s Upright’ prefers a sheltered position and requires full sun to thrive, this consists of more than six hours of direct sunshine per day.
Maintenance
Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Miss Jessop’s Upright’ is fairly low maintenance and doesn’t require any pruning.
Pest, Diseases and Wildlife
Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Miss Jessop’s Upright’ can have problems with beetle, and it tends not to have problems with diseases. It is also known to attract bees. It is not considered to be toxic.
