Grow
To successfully grow trailing rosemary in a temperate climate, select a sunny location with well-draining soil, ensuring it receives at least 6 hours of sunlight daily. Trailing rosemary thrives in full sun and prefers a sandy or gravelly soil that doesn't get waterlogged
Location
- Choose a spot with full sun, ideally receiving 6-8 hours of direct sunlight each day.
- While trailing rosemary can tolerate some shade, it will grow more vigorously and maintain its aromatic flavour in a sunny location.
- Consider planting in a raised bed or container if soil drainage is poor.
Soil
- Rosemary thrives in well-drained soil, so ensure good drainage is established.
- If your soil is clay-based, amend it with compost, gypsum, or a suitable potting mix to improve drainage.
- Rosemary prefers a slightly alkaline soil pH, so you can add dolomite lime at planting time.
Sowing Seeds
- Rosemary is relatively easy to propagate from cuttings.
- Take cuttings from a healthy, mature plant and place them in a glass of water or directly into potting mix.
Watering
- Water regularly when newly planted to help the plant establish itself.
- Once established, rosemary is drought-tolerant and prefers drier conditions.
- Overwatering can lead to root rot, especially in heavy clay soils.
- Reduce watering frequency in cooler months and during winter.
Fertilise
- Consider adding a mulch layer to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
- Small Amounts of Seasol while flowering will help[ growth and flowers
Harvest
Tips
- Trailing rosemary can be pruned to encourage bushier growth and maintain its trailing habit.
- Remove any dead or yellowed foliage regularly.
- Rosemary is generally resistant to pests and diseases.
- Powdery mildew can occur in humid conditions, especially if plants are crowded.
- Ensure good air circulation around the plant to help prevent fungal issues.
