Salvia rosmarinus 'Severn Sea' (Rosemary 'Severn Sea') Herb Plant

Rosemary 'Severn Sea'(Salvia rosmarinus 'Severn Sea') Previously Rosmarinus officinalis 'Severn Sea' Herb in 9cm Pot

At least one variety of Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is absolutely essential in a culinary herb garden. Rosemary 'Severn Sea' is a woody, perennial herb with fragrant evergreen needle-like leaves, and is native to the Mediterranean region, and as such, prefers a light, sandy soil, which will fully satisfy its meagre feeding needs. Having said that, Rosemary herb is tolerant of most soil conditions as long as they are not water-logged. True to its origins, Rosemary herb prefers sunny and sheltered conditions. It will stand frosts if conditions are not windy and wet as well.

Rosemary 'Severn Sea' is one of the best Rosemary to grow as a informal or formal low hedge as it grows to heights of 30cm, it has a prostrate, branching habit, and has breathtaking violet blue flowers in late spring, this particular variety has bluer flowers than some of the other varieties of rosemary so creating a beautiful display, It's strong growth of silvery green leaves give off a powerful scent especially when planted in full sun where this Mediterranean plant is happiest.  Rosemary is very attractive to bees and other pollinating insects too.

If left unpruned Rosemary can become straggly and untidy so should be pruned after flowering to keep it compact.  As a guide, prune after the first main flush of flowers. Regular picking of the leaves especially the tips of the branches for cooking acts as an ongoing pruning regime and helps keep the plant bushy and compact.

Herb Usage

The leaves of  Rosemary 'Severn Sea' are extremely aromatic, and can be finely chopped and used to flavour a variety of dishes, especially stuffing. Many cooks simply cut sprigs of rosemary and place with roasted meats, especially lamb, pork, chicken and turkey.  beautiful when chopped and added to roasting potatoes. It can be made into a tea to aid digestion. The leaves can be dried to add to dishes too. you can use the leaves in an infusion for bath water too to aid relaxation of muscles whilst stimulating the mind. It is of course is distilled into an essential oil too and added to many cosmetic products. The Rosemary herb plant is said to help memory and indeed in the language of flowers it is used to denote remembrance. It is said also to prolong life!

Buy  Rosemary 'Severn Sea' Online

Our potted  Rosemary 'Severn Sea' herb plants are generally available to buy online all year round.