Rosemary Plant - Rosemary 'Sudbury Blue'

Description

An erect and upright form of Rosemary which is perfect in the herb garden and also for using as a hedging plant. Produces pale blue flowers on rich dark green foliage in spring and summer.

Rosemary is a highly aromatic. hardy, evergreen perennial, native to the Mediterranean. Sir Thomas More wrote of it: 'As for Rosmarine, I lett it runne all over my garden walls, not onlie because my bees love it, but because it is the herb sacred to remembrance, and, therefore, to friendship; whence a sprig of it hath a dumb language that maketh it the chosen emblem of our funeral wakes and in our buriall grounds'. Rosemary has been used in law courts to protect against gaol fever, and was widely believed to strengthen the memory, hence its being considered as a sign of fidelity.

Recommended by the RHS to be an excellent attractant and nectar source for bees and other beneficial insects.

• Hardy.
• Evergreen perennial.
• Prefers a warm, well-drained sunny position with some shelter.
• Copes with frost but dislikes wet and windy conditions.
• Prefers a limey soil (this can be added with egg shells or wood ash).
• Grows to approximately 3 feet (90 cm) tall.
• If it gets messy, cut back after flowering, but do not cut too deeply into old wood otherwise it may die
• If planting a hedge, we recommend planting approx 12" (30 cm) apart.
• Avoid planting in close proximity to Sage. Rosemary and Sage do not 'get on' and the Sage will at best struggle, at worst die off!

• Culinary Uses
• Can be used to flavour stews and is good with roast lamb.
• Can be used to flavour potatoes and to make a herb butter.
• Soaked in water the stripped stems can be used as skewers for grilling.
• Can be sprinkled into salads.
• Flowers are edible.
• Leaves can be used to flavour olive oil.

• Medicinal Uses
• Can be used to treat rheumatism and circulatory problems.
• Can ease symptoms of gout.
• Can aid fat digestion.
• Can stimulate and tone skin.
• Can relieve tiredness, nervous exhaustion and headaches.
• Can increase alertness.
• Can relieve water retention.
• Can stimulate your liver, leading to faster processing of toxins.
• Helps to cleanse your skin and dry itchy scalps
• Has anti-bacterial properties.

• Other Uses
• Used in pot pourri and herb pillows.
• Moth and insect repellent.

Disclaimer
As with all alternative medicines and plants with purported medicinal benefits it is important to inform your health care providers that you are using them; this helps to ensure safe and coordinated care. We can accept no liability for any side effect or contingency from any allergy or any other cause or harm that may arise. If in doubt please do consult a medical practitioner before using. Avoid during pregnancy, breast feeding and if you have high blood pressure or epilepsy.

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