Rosmarinus officinalis 'Sabroso' – Aromatic rosemary, organically grown

Rosmarinus officinalis 'Sabroso', commonly known as rosemary, is an evergreen Mediterranean aromatic plant valued both for its intensely fragrant leaves and its ornamental appearance. The narrow, persistent leaves release a strong aroma when touched and can be used fresh or dried in cooking.

It is suitable for pots, planters, terraces, balconies, or sunny gardens and fits very well into Mediterranean-style arrangements alongside lavender, sage, or thyme.

🌱 Botanical characteristics:

• Botanical name: Rosmarinus officinalis 'Sabroso'
• Common name: Rosemary
• Family: Lamiaceae
• Plant type: aromatic, evergreen shrub
• Leaves: narrow, leathery, intensely aromatic
• Color: dark green on the upper surface, lighter on the underside
• Habit: compact, well-branched
• Uses: aromatic, ornamental, and culinary plant
• Flowering: may produce small blue-violet flowers under favorable conditions

💧 Growing conditions and care:

• Light: prefers direct sunlight and very bright positions
• Watering: moderate; the substrate should be allowed to dry out partially between waterings
• Substrate: loose, low to moderately fertile, and very well-drained
• Humidity: prefers well-ventilated air and does not tolerate constantly excessive moisture
• Temperature: loves warmth and grows very well outdoors in spring and summer
• Frost resistance: cold tolerance may vary depending on growing conditions; in areas with severe winters, protecting the plant is recommended, especially when it is grown in a pot
• Pruning: can be lightly trimmed to maintain a compact habit and encourage branching
• Harvesting: the leaves can be harvested periodically, preferably from the young shoot tips

🌱 Secret Garden recommendation:

👉 For rosemary, we recommend a very well-drained and aerated substrate that does not retain excessive water around the roots. When growing it in a pot, it is essential that the container has effective drainage holes.

Rosemary tolerates a short period of slight dryness much better than a substrate that is kept permanently moist.

✨ What makes it special:

• intense, distinctive aroma
• leaves available for harvesting almost all year round
• can be used fresh or dried in culinary dishes
• decorative, evergreen Mediterranean appearance
• ideal for terraces, balconies, and herb gardens
• tolerates sunlight and high temperatures very well
• relatively easy to maintain when provided with good drainage
• the flowers may attract pollinators

🌿 Culinary use:

Rosemary leaves can be used to flavor potato and vegetable dishes, bread, sauces, marinades, and numerous Mediterranean dishes. The flavor is intense, so it is usually used in moderate quantities.

📌 Note: Aromatic plants may naturally vary in shape, density, and branching depending on the season and growth stage. After pruning or harvesting, the plant will produce new growth under favorable conditions.

Plant height: approx. 20–30 cm
Pot diameter: 12 cm