Australian Rosemary Blue Gem is an excellent shrub to plant in gardens for hedges, flowerbeds, and for terraces in large pots.
Evergreen up to 1.5m with rounded shape. The leaves are rosemary-like, small, narrow, flat and dark green. Profuse blue purple flowers almost all year long.
Prefers rich, light and well drained soils. Fast growing. Good for pruning. Water lightly without excess to avoid rotten roots. Resistant to diseases. Attracts bees and birds.
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Flowering |
Attracts Wildlife | Bees, Birds |
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Climate Zone | Mediterranean |
Flower colour | Blue, Purple |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Foliage color | Green |
Hardiness | Drought resistant, Hardy (-5ºC) |
Plant use | Balcony & Courtyard, Baskets & Containers, Clump, Coastal garden, Edges, Gardening, Low hedge, Low maintenance garden, Urban garden, Wild garden |
Soil - Moisture | Well-drained |
Soil - Ph | No preference |
Soil - Type | Loose, Rich |
Sunlight - Exposure | Partial shade, Sun |
Watering | Moderate |