Rosmarinus 'Officinalis Prostratus' Patio Tree

Trained into an elegant standard tree, the Creeping Rosemary is a unique and aromatic eye-catcher for any garden space. Its defining feature is the cascading canopy of fine, needle-like evergreen foliage, which spills downwards from the top of the stem, releasing a wonderful pine-like fragrance whenever brushed past. Throughout the year, but especially in spring, it produces clusters of small, pale blue flowers that are a favourite of bees, adding a subtle touch of colour to the deep green foliage. This combination of year-round structure, unique weeping form, and rich scent makes it a superb sensory feature.

You can enhance your Rosemary patio tree by planting companions around its base, creating a fuller, multi-textured arrangement in your container. The key to success is selecting partners that thrive in the same conditions: a baking hot spot in full sun and a very gritty, free-draining soil that never gets waterlogged, especially in winter. For a superb, low-maintenance combination, consider planting a low-growing Sedum (Stonecrop) at its feet. The succulent, mat-forming foliage of a variety like Sedum spurium will create a wonderful textural contrast to the Rosemary's fine needles and will thrive in the dry conditions, ensuring a beautiful and resilient year-round display.

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. Depending on season, some plants may be pruned back to encourage growth and deciduous plants may arrive without leaves.