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Broadleaf Evergreen

Rosemary Bonsai

Salvia rosmarinus / Rosmarinus officinalis

aromatic Mediterranean shrub with tiny leaves, blue flowers and rugged bark with age

ModerateOutdoor, with shelter from prolonged wet cold
Rosemary Bonsai

Overview

Rosemary Bonsai (Salvia rosmarinus / Rosmarinus officinalis) is a aromatic Mediterranean shrub with tiny leaves, blue flowers and rugged bark with age. It is best suited to literati, windswept, small bonsai and herb-themed displays. For UK growers, treat it as: Outdoor, with shelter from prolonged wet cold.

Placement

full sun and excellent airflow

Watering

allow the soil to dry slightly between thorough waterings; avoid constant wetness

Feeding and fertilising

feed lightly in spring and summer

Pruning and wiring

clip after flowering and trim soft growth; avoid cutting hard into leafless old wood

Repotting

repot every 2-3 years in a gritty free-draining mix

Propagation

cuttings root well

Pests, diseases and common issues

root rot in wet soil, dieback after severe pruning and winter cold in shallow pots

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