{"product_id":"rosemary-chefs-choice","title":"Rosemary ‘Chef’s Choice’","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRosemary ‘Chef’s Choice’ is a compact, semi-prostrate rosemary specially selected for its highly aromatic foliage, high oil content and excellent culinary flavour. With a lower and more spreading habit than upright rosemary varieties, it forms an attractive evergreen shrub that is equally at home in the herb garden, landscape or a decorative pot near the kitchen or outdoor entertaining area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe strongly scented foliage can be harvested throughout the year for cooking, while masses of attractive blue flowers provide seasonal colour and attract bees and other beneficial pollinators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduces attractive blue to pale blue flowers along the stems, with flowering particularly prominent during winter and spring. The nectar-rich flowers are attractive to bees and other beneficial pollinators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoliage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvergreen, fine needle-like green foliage with a strong rosemary fragrance. ‘Chef’s Choice’ has been specially selected for its high oil content and flavour, making the foliage excellent for culinary use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall, dry seed-producing fruits may develop following flowering but are generally insignificant and are not considered an ornamental feature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForm \u0026amp; Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA compact, semi-prostrate evergreen shrub growing approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.8 m high × 1 m wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its naturally spreading growth creates a dense, rounded plant that can also cascade attractively over the edges of pots and raised garden beds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun to part shade. Best growth, flowering and foliage flavour are generally achieved in a sunny position.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Prefers well-drained soil and performs well in sandy, loamy and relatively poor soils. Good drainage is particularly important and plants should not be allowed to remain waterlogged.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Water regularly while establishing. Once established, Rosemary ‘Chef’s Choice’ has low water requirements and good drought tolerance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrost:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Frost tolerant once established.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWind:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tolerates exposed positions and is suitable for coastal gardens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClimate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Suitable for warm temperate, Mediterranean and subtropical climates. On the Sunshine Coast, provide excellent drainage and good airflow, particularly during prolonged periods of warm, humid or wet weather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent for herb and kitchen gardens, pots and containers, borders, low hedging, Mediterranean-style gardens, coastal gardens and outdoor entertaining areas. Its semi-prostrate growth also makes it useful for spilling over the edges of pots, raised beds and low retaining walls.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant close to the kitchen, barbecue or outdoor entertaining area where the fresh aromatic foliage can be easily harvested for cooking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow maintenance once established. Harvest sprigs regularly for cooking or lightly prune after flowering to maintain a dense, attractive shape. Avoid excessive watering and ensure the soil remains well drained. An occasional application of a suitable slow-release fertiliser during the growing season can encourage healthy growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNotes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRosemary ‘Chef’s Choice’ is particularly valued as a culinary rosemary, having been selected for its high oil content, strong aroma and spicy rosemary flavour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts compact, semi-prostrate habit also distinguishes it from taller upright varieties such as Rosemary ‘Tuscan Blue’, making ‘Chef’s Choice’ particularly well suited to pots, smaller gardens and lower landscape plantings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe evergreen foliage can be harvested fresh throughout the year and used to flavour roast vegetables, potatoes, breads, marinades, lamb, chicken and other meat dishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePairs beautifully with Lavender, Thyme, Oregano, Sage, Santolina, Westringia, Citrus and other Mediterranean-style or drought-tolerant plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Chef’s Choice Rosemary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Salvia rosmarinus ‘Chef’s Choice’ (syn. Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Chef’s Choice’)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lamiaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mediterranean species; selected cultivar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Medium Sized growing plants","offers":[{"title":"140mm","offer_id":44380671738036,"sku":null,"price":13.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0629\/4965\/4708\/files\/Rosemary-_Chef_sChoice_-Plants-Sunshine-coast-nursery.jpg?v=1789034926","url":"https:\/\/www.gardencentresunshinecoast.com.au\/products\/rosemary-chefs-choice","provider":" Sunshine Coast Nursery \u0026 Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}