BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Description

An upright evergreen rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis 'Sissinghurst Blue' has masses of pretty dark blue flowers in spring and narrow, aromatic, dark green leaves. The leaves can be used for cooking and go particularly well with lamb! A lovely shrub for a hot, sunny border.

Features

• Common name: Rosemary.
• Position: Hot in full sun.
• Soil: Well drained soil. Rosmarinus officinalis 'Sissinghurst Blue' will tolerate poor soils providing it is well drained.
• Hardiness: Somewhat hardy. Rosmarinus officinalis 'Sissinghurst Blue' requires protection from cold winter winds.
• Flowering Period: April - June
• Flower Colour: Dark blue
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Medium sized, densely branched, upright shrub.
• Height: up to 1.5 m (5 ft).
• Spread: 1 m (3 ft)
• Size: 3L containers