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Products > Rosmarinus officinalis 'Roman Beauty' PP18,192   Rosmarinus officinalis 'Roman Beauty' PP18,192 - Roman Beauty Rosemary     [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Shrub Family: Lamiaceae (Labiatae) (Mints) Origin: Mediterranean (Europe) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: Blue Bloomtime: Spring Fragrant Flowers: Yes Height: 1-3 feet Width: 1-2 feet Exposure: Full Sun Seaside: Yes Summer Dry: Yes Deer Tolerant: Yes Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 15-20° F Rosmarinus officinalis 'Roman Beauty' PP18,192 ('Roman Beauty Rosemary) - A compact and slow growing semi-upright Rosemary with with slightly arching stems bearing narrow mid-green leaves and violet-blue flowers in late winter and spring. This plant will likely get somewhat larger but 2 year old plants only measured 16 inches tall by 12 inches wide. Plant in full sun. As with other Rosemary it is resistant to deer and rabbit predation, tolerant to salt spray, alkaline soils and drought. Hardy to 15°F. This plant was discovered by Christopher Fairweather, nurseryman and garden writer from Beaulieu, Hampshire, England. It reportedly was an open pollinated seedling from an unnamed prostrate Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis “Prostratus Group”) from which it differs by having a more upright and tidier habit. It was noted for its improved habit, mid green foliage on short internodes and was selected for these traits and for its ease of shipping. It was granted US Plant Patent PP18,192 on November 13, 2007 and is being marketed in the United States by PlantHaven. It is also part of the Sunset Garden plant collection marketed as Chef's Choice Rosemary.  This description is based on research and observations of this plant as it grows in our nursery, in our nursery garden and in other gardens that we visit. We also incorporate comments received and appreciate getting feedback of any kind from those who have any additional information about this plant, particularly if they disagree with what we have written or if they have additional cultural tips that would aid others in growing Rosmarinus 'Roman Beauty' PP18,192.     [MORE INFO]