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Salvia rosmarinus, the new name for rosemary
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Goodbye Rosmarinus officinalis, hello Salvia rosmarinus! Rosemary may have changed its botanical name in 2017, but the plant remains the same: a shrub in the Lamiaceae family, emblematic of the Mediterranean basin.
How to recognize Salvia rosmarinus rosemary?
Rosemary is a shrub with a bushy habit. It grows to a height of two meters and a spread of up to one and a half meters. Its woody, branched stems are covered with gray bark.
They support lanceolate leaves two to four centimetres long. Coriaceous, stalkless and with a rolled edge, they resemble pine needles. Green on top, they have a silver underside.
In the garrigue or in the garden, rosemary flowers from January to April. In the depths of winter, violet or pale-blue flowers appear. A second bloom may appear in autumn. The bell-shaped flowers are arranged in clusters.
They give way to a brown tetrakene fruit.
Like common thyme and common Oregano, Rosemary is used in cooking. Grilled meat lovers appreciate it for seasoning meat and fish. It is also an ingredient in cosmetics and traditional medicine. But above all, rosemary is a favorite with gardeners: this melliferous plant attracts pollinators.
Our maintenance tips
Rosemary is a low-maintenance scrubland plant. You can combine it with other herbs, or plant it in the vegetable garden, alongside your vegetables. It will help repel pests and even disease!
Watering
Your Rosemary supports mains water. You can water it with reclaimed rainwater or tap water.
Before watering, make sure the surface of the soil is at least five centimetres dry.
Don't forget to drain any stagnant water in the saucer or planter.
Spray
Your rosemary hates wet foliage. You must not mist the plant.
Repotting
In spring, transfer your Salvia rosmarinus to a larger pot, so that it can continue to grow.
Obtain a perforated pot. Make a drainage layer at the bottom with clay balls or gravel.
Cover with a mixture of potting soil and garden soil. The different varieties of Rosemary like well-drained soil. If yours is heavy, add gravel or river sand to lighten it.
Plant your plant at Salvia rosmarinus and fill the pot with your substrate. Water for the first time to eliminate air bubbles and facilitate rooting.
Harvest
Pick the branches when you need them. They are most fragrant just before flowering. After washing, they can be dried or stored in the freezer.
Prune
Using clean, sharp pruning shears, remove dead branches.
You can prune to control the shape and spread of your Salvia rosmarinus. Bear in mind that only green branches grow back. Dried and old wood will not regrow after pruning.
Plantation
Once the last spring frosts have passed, you can plant.
Dig a hole the size of the root ball. Throw a handful of gravel or pebbles at the bottom to improve drainage.
Gently loosen the root ball to encourage rooting. Plant in the center and fill in with potting soil and garden soil. The root ball should be level with the soil. You can add river sand for a more draining substrate.
Tamp and water.
Tamp and water.
Cutting
Cutting is carried out during the strong growth phase, generally in spring and early summer.
Using your pre-cleaned scissors, remove a ten- to fifteen-centimeter stem (about three nodes). Remove the leaf at the base of your cutting.
Plant your graft in a pierced pot containing a mixture of rich potting soil (horticultural potting soil, potting soil for seedlings, special potting soil for cuttings, etc.) and sand. Place them in a bright spot, but away from direct sunlight.
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| Family | Lamiaceae - Lamiaceae |
| Type | Salvia - Salvia |
| Species | Rosemary - Salvia rosmarinus |
| Lifecycle | Perennial |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
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| Planting methods |
Open ground In pots In tubs Planter |
| Category | |
| Tags |
Beginner Rustic |
| Origins |
North Africa Southern Europe |
| Hardiness (USDA) | 8b |
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