Rosemary 'Tuscan Blue'

Rosmarinus officinalis

How to grow Rosemary 'Tuscan Blue'

  • Full Sun

  • Low

Prune the plant every autumn to keep the plant at an ideal size.

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to apply water fairly sparingly. Keep in mind when planting that Tuscan Blue is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures. Ensure your soil is sandy, potting mix and loamy and has a ph of between 5.5 and 7.0 as Rosemary is a weakly acidic soil to neutral soil loving plant.

Growing Tuscan Blue from seed

Rosemary is difficult to grow from seed – normally is propagated from cuttings.

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 0.98 inches (2.5 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.23 inches (0.6 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 16°C / 61°F to ensure good germination.

Transplanting Tuscan Blue

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Tuscan Blue is a hardy plant.

Harvesting Tuscan Blue

Tuscan Blue folklore & trivia

Rosemary is traditionally known as the herb of remembrance and friendship.

Other Names for Rosemary 'Tuscan Blue'

Rosemary