Rosmarinus officinalis (Prostratus Group) 'Rampant Boule'
rosemary 'Rampant Boule'
A highly aromatic, evergreen shrub with an arching habit to about 40cm high. Has dark green, needle-like leaves with silvery undersides, and small, bright blue flowers in spring and often again in autumn
Synonyms
Rosmarinus 'Boule'Rosmarinus officinalis (Prostratus Group) 'Rampant Boule'
see moreRosmarinus officinalis (Prostratus Group) 'Boule'
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Blue | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Blue | Green | ||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Trailing
- 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
How to grow
Cultivation
Prefers poor, well-drained soil in a sunny position. Good for trailing out of containers, or down walls. See rosemary cultivation for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Low Maintenance
- Ground cover
- Banks and slopes
- Flower borders and beds
- Wall side borders
Pruning
No regular pruning required
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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