Salvia rosmarinus Prostrata Group (Ro)
rosemary Prostrata Group
A group of compact, evergreen shrubs with a prostrate habit linear, dark green highly aromatic foliage. Clusters of blue flowers appear in the spring and summer and occasionally in autumn
Other common names
rosemary Prostratus GroupSynonyms
Rosmarinus officinalis Prostratus GroupRosmarinus officinalis 'Corsica Prostratus'
see moreRosmarinus officinalis 'Venzano Prostrate'
Rosmarinus corsicus 'Prostratus'
Salvia × lavandulacea misapplied
Rosmarinus officinalis lavandulaceus
Rosmarinus officinalis repens
Rosmarinus officinalis creeping
Rosmarinus × lavandulaceus misapplied
Rosmarinus repens
Rosmarinus officinalis var. prostratus
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Blue | Green | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Blue | Green | ||
Autumn | Blue | Green | ||
Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- 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
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Easy to grow aromatic, prostrate evergreen shrub. Prefers poor well-drained soil and may be used as ground cover. See rosemary cultivation for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Low Maintenance
- Wall side borders
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pruning group 9 but 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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