{"product_id":"rosemary-tuscan-blue","title":"Rosemary ‘Tuscan Blue’","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRosemary ‘Tuscan Blue’ is a hardy, upright evergreen shrub prized for its highly aromatic foliage, attractive deep blue flowers and excellent culinary uses. More upright in habit than many rosemary varieties, it forms a dense, structured shrub that works beautifully as a hedge, feature plant or addition to Mediterranean and edible gardens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fragrant foliage can be harvested throughout the year for cooking, while the nectar-rich flowers are highly attractive to 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 deep blue to lilac-blue flowers along the stems, with flowering generally strongest from autumn through spring. Flowers can also appear at other times of the year depending on climate and pruning.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoliage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvergreen, narrow needle-like leaves with a rich green colour and strong rosemary fragrance. The aromatic foliage is edible and can be harvested fresh for use in a wide variety of dishes.\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\u003eAn upright, dense and vigorous evergreen shrub growing approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.2–1.5 m high × 1–1.2 m wide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Regular pruning can easily maintain it at a smaller size and encourages dense, bushy growth.\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 is preferred for dense growth, strong flowering and highly aromatic foliage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Performs best in well-drained soil and tolerates sandy, loamy and relatively poor soils. Avoid constantly wet or poorly drained positions.\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 during establishment. Once established, Rosemary ‘Tuscan Blue’ is highly drought tolerant and requires relatively little supplementary watering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrost:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tolerates moderate frost 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 Hardy in exposed positions and has good tolerance of coastal conditions and salt-laden winds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClimate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Well suited to warm temperate, subtropical and Mediterranean-style climates. On the Sunshine Coast, position in full sun with excellent drainage and good airflow, particularly during periods of prolonged wet or humid 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 culinary and herb gardens, formal or informal hedging, Mediterranean-style gardens, cottage gardens, coastal landscapes, pots and large containers. Its naturally upright growth also makes it a particularly good rosemary variety for clipping and topiary.\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. Prune regularly or after flowering to maintain a dense, compact shape and prevent the plant becoming overly woody. Avoid cutting heavily back into old bare wood where possible. Feed lightly during the growing season and avoid overwatering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNotes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRosemary ‘Tuscan Blue’ is an excellent combination of ornamental and edible gardening. Its upright growth makes it particularly useful where a more structured rosemary is required, while the strongly aromatic leaves can be picked fresh throughout the year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flowers are also an excellent food source for bees and other beneficial pollinators, making it a useful addition to productive and wildlife-friendly gardens.\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, Westringia, Salvia, Thyme, Oregano, Santolina, Olive trees 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 Tuscan Blue Rosemary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Salvia rosmarinus ‘Tuscan Blue’ (syn. 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