Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Blue Lagoon’ [Rosemary]

Name: Rosmarinus officinalis 'Blue Lagoon' [Rosemary]
SKU: 195073
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Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Blue Lagoon’ [Rosemary] in a 1 litre plastic nursery pot.

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Summary

Description

Rosmarinus officinalis 'Blue Lagoon' that is known for its blue-gray foliage and robust growth habit. The plant is a woody perennial herb that is often used in Mediterranean cuisine, particularly in grilled meats and vegetables. The leaves are highly fragrant and have a strong, pungent flavor that is well suited for use in cooking. The plant also produces small, blue flowers that are edible and can be used as a garnish. The blue-gray color of the leaves of this cultivar is caused by a high concentration of a chemical called chlorogenic acid, that gives the leaves a bluish-gray coloration.

Key Facts

Common Name(s):Rosemary 'Blue Lagoon'
Hardiness:Half hardy and would benefit from protection through Winter.
How big will I get? Rosmarinus officinalis 'Blue Lagoon' can grow to a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m.
Did You Know That:In the Mediterranean rosemary is associated with remembrance, and is commonly used in weddings, funerals, and other ceremonies?

Plant Calendar

A rough guide to how this plant will change through the year.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	June	July	Aug	Sept	Oct	Nov	Dec
Flowering Time
Foliage Colour

J	F	M	A	M	J	J	A	S	O	N	D

Care Guide

Soil Requirements

Rosmarinus officinalis 'Blue Lagoon' 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 'Blue Lagoon' can handle either an exposed or a sheltered position and requires full sun to thrive, this consists of more than six hours of direct sunshine per day.

Maintenance

Rosmarinus officinalis 'Blue Lagoon' will benefit from pruning in Spring. Shrubs that produce their flowers in mid to late Summer or Autumn, typically flower on new growth, so by reducing the shrub in Spring you encourage lots of new, flower producing growth.

Pest, Diseases and Wildlife

Rosmarinus officinalis 'Blue Lagoon' is generally pest free, and it tends not to have problems with diseases. It is also known to attract bees. It is not considered to be toxic.