rosemary

Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus 'Spice Islands') should be watered deeply and infrequently. Water this type of rosemary once a week, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. The plant should receive about 1-2 inches of water per week. During particularly hot, humid weather, rosemary may need to be watered twice a week. Make sure to water the soil around the base of the bush, avoiding soggy leaves or wetting the foliage.

Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus 'Spice Islands') is best suited to full sun or at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. Depending on the season, these hours can be spread throughout the morning or shifted to the afternoon and evening. It can also tolerate partial shade, but the size and robustness of the plant typically decrease. For optimum growth, it is best to provide the rosemary with a spot that receives full, direct sunlight for 6 to 8 hours per day. Softer morning light is more preferable to harsh afternoon sun in the hotter seasons.

Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus 'Spice Islands') is a low-growing evergreen shrub that benefits from yearly pruning. Pruning rosemary should be done in the spring when the plant begins to grow actively. Pruning should be done right after the spring growth flush has subsided. This will encourage the growth of fresh bright foliage and more flowers. When pruning rosemary, it's important to step back and take a look at the overall shape of the shrub and then carefully remove any stems that are overcrowded, crossing, or dead. If the rosemary gets woody, prune back 1-third of the oldest stems each year to keep it vigorous and shapely. It is also important to remove any flowers that have died to help control pests and diseases. Pruning should be done with sharp garden clippers, and all pruned material should be discarded rather than composted.