ROSEMARY TUSCAN BLUE - FEBRUARY 2008 PLANT OF THE MONTH - THE PRESS
Sprigs thrown in the bath are said to relieve sore legs and aching feet, or rosemary can be used instead of sage to add flavour to a summer roast pork.
Rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis continues to merit a place in gardens, not the least for its beauty and its usefulness as a hardy plant. It likes full sun and well-drained soil, and it doesn't mind coastal positions, an advantage for many New Zealand gardens. Rosmarinus officinalis Tuscan Blue is a fragrant, upright plant, which reaches 1.5 m by 2 m if desired.
Like all roseary varieties, it has rich, green leaves, although its flowers are unusually dark. A deep sky-blue, they cover the plant from spring to mid-summer. This resilient little plant doesn't mind being clipped, making it a great subject for a hedge, particularly in a cottage garden or a potager.
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