Sharp drainage
Rosemary dies from wet roots, not cold or heat. Gritty, well-drained soil is the single most important thing.
Plant it once and it can last for years — rosemary is tough, fragrant and drought-proof, if you get one thing right.
Rosemary dies from wet roots, not cold or heat. Gritty, well-drained soil is the single most important thing.
Full sun and let it dry between waterings. It thrives on neglect — overwatering is the usual killer.
Seed is slow; a woody cutting stuck in gritty soil roots readily. That's how you multiply a good plant.
Hardy in mild areas; in cold winters grow it in a pot and bring it to a cool, bright indoor spot.
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