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Rosmarinus ‘Tuscan Beauty’
Rosmarinus officinalis
Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Tuscan Beauty’ is a perennial with a dense and compact with an upright and yet trailing habit. The highly scented, sun-kissed light yellow, needle-like foliage with silvery undersides provides a wonderful backdrop to violet flowers from spring to early summer. ‘Tuscan Beauty is a sport of Rosmarinus ‘Tuscan Blue’ with flower fragrance, sweeter than ‘Tuscan Blue’ citrusy with a hint of coconut. Responds well to trimming. This sturdy plant is hardy to US Zone 8.
Description / Plant Notes:
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- USDA Zone 8 (10°F or -12°C)
- Unique tight bushy habit 4′ x 3′; ultimately 6′ x 6′ untrimmed
- Great for cooking
- A striking culinary impulse plant with a long period of seasonal interest
| USDA Zone: | 8 |
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| Height: | 48 to 72-inches 122 to 183-centimeters |
| Spread: | 26 to 72-inches 66 to 183-centimeters |
| Seasons: | Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Autumn |
| Flower Colors: | Pale blue, Blue |
| Foliage Colors: | Light-Green, Chartreuse, Yellow, Silver-Green |
| Light Levels: | Full-Sun |
| Growth Habit: | Upright-arching |
| Usage: | Borders, Container Gardens, Containers, Garden border, Hedging, Low-water containers, Pots |
| Patent Status: | PPAF |
Grower Culture |
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| General: |
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| Media: | well drained |
| Fertilization: | Low |
| Crop Timing from Rooted Liners: |
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| 4-inch: | 6 to 8-weeks with 1 ppp |
| 1-gallon: | 10 to 12-weeks with 1 ppp |
| Other Varieties in the Collection: |
• Salvia Celebration |