Red Flowering Rosemary

Scientific Name: Salvia rosmarinus [red flowering]

Also Known As

Rosmarinus officinalis 'Red Flowering'
Rosmarinus officinalis [red flowering]

Plant type

shrub, herb

size

planting zones

8a-11

Red Flowering Rosemary plant details

Red Flowering Rosemary is a broadleaf evergreen herb or shrub with blue and green foliage. In spring and winter pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Red Flowering Rosemary

Plant type: herb or shrub
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green

Flowers: pink blooms in spring and winter
Uses: edible, fragrant foliage

GROWING CONDITIONS for Red Flowering Rosemary

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, seaside / salt and wind
Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

"Red" flowers!; this handsome large (to 5') silvery-green-"needled" shrub is especially showy (to bees and butterflies, also!) when covered with dark-pinkish-red flowers; trim after flowering. S/M-D/GDr

By: Forestfarm

Garden photo gallery of Red Flowering Rosemary

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Gardening facts about Red Flowering Rosemary plant

How to Grow Red Flowering Rosemary

Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- seaside / salt tolerant
- wind tolerant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- pink
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- winter
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen