Upright spikes of pale pink flowers, from mid-spring to early summer, and aromatic, dark green leaves. This lovely pink rosemary is equally at home in a sunny herb garden, container or herbaceous border. Used sparingly the young leaves are perfect for flavouring roasted vegetables and meat.
How to care for Rosmarinus officinalis Majorca Pink:
To ensure a plentiful supply of young, succulent leaves for culinary use, gather the leaves regularly and prune each spring.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
1m
Eventual spread:
1m
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Borderline hardy (will need protection in winter in colder areas)
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Humans: Skin allergen