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Rosmarinus Lockwood De Forest

Rosmarinus Lockwood De Forest

Prostrate Rosemary, Rosemary Groundcover

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Rosmarinus 'Lockwood de Forest', now botanically classified as Salvia rosmarinus 'Lockwood de Forest', is one of the finest trailing rosemary varieties available. Its graceful cascading branches are covered with aromatic evergreen foliage and masses of soft lavender-blue flowers from late winter through spring, often flowering again during autumn.

This vigorous, spreading variety is perfect for spilling over retaining walls, raised beds and large containers or as a drought-tolerant groundcover. It also provides year-round interest, attracts pollinators and offers fragrant foliage that can be harvested for cooking.

Why You'll Love Rosmarinus Lockwood de Forest

  • Graceful cascading growth habit
  • Highly aromatic evergreen foliage
  • Beautiful lavender-blue flowers
  • Excellent culinary rosemary
  • Outstanding drought tolerance once established
  • Ideal for walls, banks and containers
  • Attracts bees and beneficial pollinators
  • Easy-care and low maintenance

  • Wind Tolerant, Frost Tolerant , Coastal Friendly, Fragrant, Flowering, Attracts pollinators, Fast-growing, Cold hardy, Evergreen, Edible, Groundcover, and Drought resistant once established
  • Expected 5 Year Height 0.4M
  • Flowers in August, September, and April

Planting & Care Tips

How to care for your Rosmarinus Lockwood De Forest:Water regularly until the plant establishes.

Once established, Lockwood de Forest is extremely drought tolerant.

Water only during extended dry periods, allowing the soil to dry between waterings.

Avoid overwatering.

Very little feeding is required.

For healthy growth:

Apply compost lightly in spring.
Use a low-nitrogen slow-release fertiliser if necessary.
Avoid excessive feeding.

Too much fertiliser encourages lush growth with fewer flowers.

Light pruning helps maintain a dense, attractive plant.

After Flowering
Lightly trim the tips of the stems.
Remove damaged or untidy growth.
Harvest sprigs regularly for cooking.
Important

Avoid cutting deeply into old woody stems where little green growth remains.

Fresh rosemary can be harvested throughout the year.

For best flavour:

Pick young leafy stems.
Harvest regularly to encourage fresh growth.
Use fresh or dry for later use.

Lockwood de Forest is highly frost hardy and performs well throughout New Zealand.

Winter care is minimal:

Ensure excellent drainage.
Avoid waterlogged soil.
Remove damaged stems if required in spring.

This variety performs beautifully in containers and hanging baskets.

For best results:

Use a premium free-draining potting mix.
Position in full sun.
Water sparingly.
Feed lightly each spring.

Its cascading habit makes it ideal for elevated planters.

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