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- Various rosemary varieties with different winter hardiness
- Suitable rosemary for the garden
- Special rosemary varieties
- Tips & Tricks
Various rosemary varieties with different winter hardiness
Rosemary is not exactly rosemary - this not only affects the very different winter hardiness, but also the quite different pronounced aromas of this spice herb. Rosemary is now available in countless varieties, most of which are associated with Rosmarinus officinalis. The genus Rosmarinus is divided into two species, the aforementioned Rosmarinus officinalis and Rosmarinus lavendulaceus.
Suitable rosemary for the garden
In general, rosemary is not considered hardy, d. H. he should not stay outside in winter. The lack of resistance to cold and frost scarcely surprising, the spice shrub comes from the sun-drenched shores of the Mediterranean. However, the plant breeders have not stayed idle and have bred some hardy rosemary varieties. But even if these - depending on the variety - can tolerate up to minus 20 ° C, this only applies to older, well-rooted plants. Young rosemary should always hibernate in the house, as they are not yet vigorous and hardy enough to survive a typical German winter.In mild winters as well as in the wine-growing areas, however, you can only leave winter-proof varieties with the appropriate protection outside.
Hardy rosemary varieties are:
Special rosemary varieties
In addition to the conventional varieties of rosemary, there are exceptional varieties that convince either by a special shape or by their aroma. Rosmarinus lavendulaceus Capri, the hangerosmarin, is ideal for planting in window boxes and on stone walls. This variety is only suitable for pot culture and impresses with its abundant, light blue blossom. Another very interesting growth form is the Rosmarinus officinalis variety "Boule". This first grows up at a young age, finally bending down the shoots over the years. This creates a very distinctive, spherical shape. This variety also develops a rich, light blue flowers. Rather creeping on the other hand grows the light blue flowering variety, Prostratus', which can be arranged very nicely in hanging staffs. Aparte pink flowers, however, shows "Majorcan Pink", a rather sensitive variety with columnar growth.
Tips & Tricks
A unique aroma promises also known as rosemary angustifolia pine rosemary, whose delicate needles have a pronounced taste of pine nuts.
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