Rosemary — Herbs

Salvia rosmarinus

Full sun, light watering — hardy in most of the UK.

Photograph of Rosemary — iNaturalist / GBIF

Plant out: May
Harvest: Aug
In flower: Mar, Apr, May

Sun: Full sun
Water: Low
Difficulty: Demanding
Hardiness: H4
Season: spring
Height: 150–250 cm
Spacing: 250 cm
Pets: Safe around pets
Bee friendly: Bee friendly

Grows well with

Carrot — Rosemary is listed as a good neighbour for carrots. A bush at the end of the carrot bed is easier than trying to fit it between the rows.Brassicas — Rosemary is listed as a good neighbour for the cabbage family, said to put beetles and cabbage root fly off. It makes a big root system, so give it its own space at the end of the zone rather than crowding it in.

Growing notes

Grows to 1.5-2.5 metres. Space about 150-250cm apart. In flower Mar-May.