Rosemary 'Miss Jessopp's Upright'

Rosemary 'Miss Jessopp's Upright' is a highly regarded culinary variety cultivated for its strong, vertical growth habit and exceptional aromatic flavour. The needle-like leaves contain potent essential oils that release a classic, resinous pine scent when crushed or chopped, making it a staple herb for seasoning roast meats, potatoes, and savory stews. Unlike some other varieties, it is prized for its architectural form, standing tall in the garden while producing delicate pale blue flowers that are highly attractive to bees and pollinators.

This hardy evergreen shrub is typically grown as a structural plant in herb borders or used to create aromatic hedging and formal topiary due to its neat, columnar shape. It thrives in a hot, sunny location, which helps concentrate the oils in the foliage, though it requires excellent drainage to survive. Once established, it is extremely drought-tolerant and prefers gritty, poor soil, requiring very little maintenance compared to thirstier garden plants.

Please Note: When purchasing plants please consider that each live item is unique and may therefore differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only - The plant will be supplied in a growers pot.