Rosemary Lockwood de Forest
Rosemary Lockwood de Forest is an easy-care and easy-to-grow rosemary which is great for covering banks and draping over walls. Quite prostrate in habit so give it room to spread. Nice fresh green foliage and pretty blue flowers off and on all year but mostly in spring and autumn. Loves the sun and good drainage. Evergreen.
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Trimming: Lightly trim after flowering to maintain a compact, bushy shape and remove any dead, damaged, or leggy growth. Avoid cutting back into old bare wood, as rosemary may not reshoot well.
Fertilising: Feed sparingly in spring with a balanced, slow-release fertiliser. Avoid overfeeding, as rosemary performs best in leaner soils and excessive feeding can encourage soft growth.
Watering: Water regularly during establishment, allowing the soil to dry slightly between watering. Once established, water only during extended dry periods, especially in hot weather or very free-draining soils.
Pest Control: Watch for aphids, scale, spittlebugs, and mites, which may cause distorted growth, sticky residue, or marked foliage. Treat early with horticultural oil or an appropriate insecticide.
Disease Management: Monitor for root rot, powdery mildew, and leaf spot, which may show as wilting, yellowing foliage, white powdery growth, dark leaf markings, or dieback. Ensure excellent drainage, avoid overwatering and overhead watering, improve airflow, and remove affected foliage if required.
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