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Salvia rosmarinus 'Haifa' (Ro)
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rosemary 'Haifa'

'Haifa' is a strongly aromatic, very low, spreading, evergreen shrub to about 10cm high, with mid-green, needle-like leaves and small, pale blue flowers in spring and autumn

Synonyms
Rosmarinus officinalis 'Haifa'
Rosmarinus officinalis 'Haffia'
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cm
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
1–1.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Blue Green
Summer Green
Autumn Blue Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H4
Botanical details
Family
Lamiaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Trailing
Potentially harmful
Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Genus

Salvia can be annuals, biennials, herbaceous or evergreen perennials, or shrubs. They have paired, simple or pinnately lobed, often aromatic leaves and 2-lipped flowers in whorls, forming simple or branched spikes or racemes

Name status

Unresolved

How to grow

Cultivation

Prefers poor, well-drained soil in a sheltered, sunny position. Ideal for growing down walls. See rosemary cultivation for further advice. See rosemary cultivation for further advice

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Coastal
  • Gravel garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Mediterranean climate plants
  • Low Maintenance
  • Banks and slopes
  • Ground cover
  • Wall side borders
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

No regular pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to rosemary beetle, cuckoo spit, sage leafhopper, tortrix moth and scale insects

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely), powdery mildews, verticillium wilt and foot and root rots

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