Rozmarin in ghiveci - Rosmarinus officinalis 'Speedy' - Cultura biologica

Rosmarinus officinalis 'Speedy' - cultivar that grows very quickly.

Rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) is an aromatic evergreen shrub of the Lamiaceae family, native to the Mediterranean region. It is valued both as a culinary herb and as an ornamental or medicinal plant.

🔹 Botanical characteristics

• Habit : Branched shrub, 0.5–2 m tall, with woody stems and gray bark.

• Leaves : Needle-like, 2–4 cm long, dark green on the front and silvery-white on the back, with an intense aroma.

• Flowers : Light blue to purple, occasionally white or pink; generally appear in spring and fall, arranged in clusters at the base of the leaves.

• Fruits : Small, dark brown nuts.

🔹 Recommended growing conditions

• Light : Full sun; flowering and maximum volatile oil content in bright areas.

• Soil : Light, well-drained, calcareous or sandy; tolerates poor soils.

• Watering : Moderate; drought resistant after rooting, sensitive to excess moisture.

• Temperature : Rustic down to –8 °C; in cold regions protection or potted cultivation is recommended.

• Pruning : Cut lightly after flowering to maintain shape and stimulate young shoots.

🔹 Uses

• Culinary : Fresh or dried leaves flavor meat, potatoes, bread, oils and vinegars.

• Medicinal : Infusions and essential oil have digestive, antioxidant, antiseptic and circulatory tonic effects (used externally and internally with caution).

• Ornamental : Borders, Mediterranean gardens, pots; ornamental varieties include creeping forms and cultivars with white or pink flowers.

• Beekeeping : The flowers provide quality nectar for bees, producing aromatic honey.

🔹 Potted maintenance tips

1. Pot with large drainage holes and substrate for Mediterranean plants.

2. Rare watering, only after the top layer dries.

3. In winter, shelter it in a bright space above 5 °C.

4. Light fertilization in spring with low nitrogen fertilizer.

Rosmarinus officinalis is a versatile, easy-to-grow plant that brings aroma, utility, and a Mediterranean look to any green space.

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