KKNG, this is for you. Prostrate rosemary in bloom ( photo / image / picture from marlingardener's Garden ) This is the first time our prostrate rosemary has blossomed so prolifically, and we appreciate both the smell and the sight when we pass by it. A beekeeper in Africa told us that rosemary is very attractive to honeybees, and should be used more. Now I have an excuse to plant more rosemary!
Gorgeous!!!I have two huge Tuscan Blue Rosemary plants, one front and one back and they are both beginning to bloom. I will be planting more next year too, they are so carefree and smell soooooo good.
Well, Toni... if your's are blooming, hopefully mine aren't far behind. Janes... your's look so healthy... no wonder the bees are loving it.
I have tried to grow rosemary indoors and it always dies. I don't have a clue what I am doing wrong. I think maybe not enough sunlight. Yours looks great...I didn't realize it could get that large.
Sherry, when we lived in upstate NY (zone 5b) we had rosemary live outside for years. We planted it on the south side of the house near a corner, so it had reflected heat from two sides. If that isn't possible, you can plant it against the foundation with a large stone or several bricks on one side. Rosemary is very adaptable. I think rosemary might survive for you if planted in the spring and protected during the winter with the stone or bricks. You aren't doing anything wrong--rosemary just isn't a houseplant!
marlingardener. I may try putting some out next Spring and keep it out there for next Winter. I have a very sheltered spot and I am much warmer than upstate NY.
I actually had Rosemary bloom in the garden this year for the first time! This was quite a treat for me as I am colder than upstate NY! Rosemary will not overwinter outdoors here, but I have had limited success overwintering it indoors and then re-planting outside.
