Rosmarinus officinalis f. albiflorus
rosemary Albiflora Group
A bushy, upright, aromatic evergreen shrub to 80cm in height with needle-like, linear, deep green leaves with grey-felted undersides and rolled down edges. Small, white, tubular flowers appear amongst the leaves, in mid-spring to summer and occasionally in autumn
Other common names
white rosemarySynonyms
Rosmarinus officinalis 'Albus'Rosmarinus officinalis f. albiflorus
see moreRosmarinus officinalis var. albiflorus
Rosmarinus officinalis albus
Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White | Green Grey Silver | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | White | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Winter | Green Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Genus
Salvia can be annuals, biennials, herbaceous or evergreen perennials, or shrubs. They have paired, simple or pinnately lobed, often aromatic leaves and 2-lipped flowers in whorls, forming simple or branched spikes or racemes
- Name status
Accepted
- Plant range
- Mediterranean
How to grow
Cultivation
Prefers poor, well-drained soil and may be used as a low hedge which should be trimmed after flowering. See rosemary cultivation for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Coastal
- Patio and container plants
- Hedging and screens
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pests
May be susceptible to rosemary beetle, cuckoo spit, sage leafhopper, tortrix moth and scale insects
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely), powdery mildews, verticillium wilt and foot and root rots
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