Rosemary: Varieties and care tips presented

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Rosemary is one of the herbs that should not be missing in any Mediterranean cuisine. Read here which rosemary varieties are particularly great and how they are cultivated.

Rosemary is an aromatic herb that refines dishes in a very special way. But not only that: rosemary is also a medicinal plant, which helps against bloating, abdominal pain, flatulence, headaches and rheumatic complaints.

Today we would like to introduce you to a few very special varieties of rosemary. And to ensure that they grow and thrive in your garden, here are a few tips on how to care for rosemary.

Introduced different varieties of rosemary:

Not all rosemary is the same, as some chefs know! Especially since different varieties of this herbal plant with different aromas are now available in specialist shops:

  • Rosemary - conventional wild form, also available as seed
  • French Rosemary - fast growing, hardy
  • African rosemary - good spice aroma, not winterproof
  • Boule Rosemary - creeping plant growth, hardy
  • Santa Barbara Rosemary - beautiful flower shape
  • Pine rosemary - nutty aroma, not hardy, well suited for pot farming
  • Arp rosemary - with darker leaves, resistant to frost and strong sunlight
  • Rex rosemary - robust variety, good growth, abundant harvest possible
  • Hill Hardy Rosemary - narrow-leaved variety, relatively hardy if protected
  • Veitshöchheim rosemary - Franconian cultivar, perfectly suited for our regions
  • Blue Winter Rosemary - very hardy, blue-green leaves
  • Hanging rosemary - also suitable for balcony plants
  • Gorizia rosemary - extremely purple flowers, moderately frost-resistant
  • Tuscan Blue Rosemary - very large leaves, upright habit
  • Salem Rosemary - dense foliage, most sensitive variety
  • White flowering rosemary - slower growth
  • Majorca Pink Rosemary - soft pink flowering variety

Care tips for rosemary:

Tip 1 - Cultivationand Location:

Growing rosemary from seed is quite laborious, which is why it is advisable to use annual and perennial plant sticks in specialist shops. You can then keep all types of rosemary as container plants. Most rosemary varieties prefer a dry location with consistently even sunlight.

Tip 2 - Division/Pruning:

Depending on the variety, the consistently pleasantly scented rosemary can grow up to 2 meters high and at the same time expand in width. Which is why you can multiply, i.e. divide, the rosemary at any time in spring (before the flowers form) or in autumn.

Alternatively, you can cut back the rosemary generously. By pruning you can promote compactness as a perennial.

Tip 3 - Fertilize:

You should fertilize rosemary with compost or a complete fertilizer in early spring (end of February/March), before it forms its flower buds, in order to strengthen its growth. Repeat the fertilizer application once a month until August. In addition, you can work in compost again around the hive in autumn.

Tip 4 - Watering:

Furthermore, you only have to water rosemary moderately. The quantity required varies from variety to variety. In general, however, you should definitely avoid waterlogging!

Tip 5 - Winter protection:

Not all rosemary varieties are hardy. You should therefore overwinter them in a frost-free, preferably sunny room.

If you have acquired varieties that are hardy, then of course they can remain outdoors. However, you still need special winter protection. It is best to cover them all with some brushwood over the winter months.

Tip 6 - Harvest:

The leaves of the rosemary (also known as small branches) are always harvested. You can add these to dishes either fresh or in dried form. (Link tip: How to preserve herbs - 5 options presented)

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