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Common Rosemary is a staple culinary herb cultivated primarily for the intense, aromatic flavour found in its woody stems and needle-like foliage. This powerful taste, which is savoury, resinous, and deeply pine-like, is released effectively during long, slow cooking or when the leaves are finely chopped. It is traditionally used as the classic companion for roast lamb and chicken, as well as being essential for flavouring crispy roast potatoes and focaccia bread, where its oils infuse the entire dish with a warm, woodsy scent.

This plant is typically grown as a robust, upright evergreen shrub that can become quite large and woody over time, often serving as an informal hedge. It is generally hardy and frost-tolerant, capable of surviving most winters provided it is not sitting in waterlogged soil. For the best results and the strongest fragrance, plant it in a location with full sun. It is highly drought-tolerant once established and demands poor, free-draining soil, as it will quickly decline if grown in heavy, damp ground.

Please Note: When purchasing plants please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only – The plant will be supplied in a growers pot.