Rosemary Speedy, also known as Rosmarinus Officinalis 'Speedy', is a perennial evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean. Rosemary Speedy is fast-growing and low-maintenance. It has an upright habit of 30" and is hardy in zone 7-10. Light blue flowers bloom in spring. This plant flourishes in full or partial sun with minimal water and does well in landscape beds and borders. For a smaller, container-friendly variety, try Rosemary Growflow Hafia. For an aromatic variety to use in cooking, try Rosemary Abraxas.
This Variety Also Available Certified Organic
Rosemary Speedy Selling Tips
Sell Rosemary Speedy to customers looking for a quick-growing Rosemary for landscape use. This variety is excellent as a small shrub. It has an upright habit of 30", which it reaches much faster than most other varieties. While Hishtil Perigord is hardier and fast-growing, Speedy is more compact and easier to grow. It requires little more than well-drained soil and occasional watering to flourish in full sun or partial shade. This evergreen shrub offers light blue flowers in spring, simple care, and attractive foliage in landscape borders, beds, or large containers to zone 7.
Coach Your Customer
1. Space plants 20-24 inches apart. Use well-drained soil in full or partial sun and water weekly or less often in wet weather.
2. This variety of Rosemary is frost-hardy but won't withstand negative temperatures. In zone 1-6, grow Rosemary as an annual. Overwintering Rosemary indoors is possible, but it tends to attract pests and develop root rot.
General Growing Tips For Your Rooted Cutting Liner
For best results with Rosemary, use well-drained soil in full sun with a constant liquid feed program of 150-200 ppm N and a pH of 6.0-7.0. Improve foliage coloration with an Iron supplement. Plant one rooted liner per 4-inch container and pinch once, 5-10 days after transplanting. You may see spider mites or mealy bugs. Rosemary isn't prone to disease, but take precautions to prevent root rot.
Flowering
Light blue flowers bloom in spring. Rosemary is primarily grown for its foliage.
Pinching
Pinch once, 5-10 days after transplanting.
Spacing
Space 4-inch containers as needed to allow airflow and penetration of light between plants. We do not recommend planting rooted plugs in 1801 or other traditional market trays as they tend to get leggy and can develop fungus when they have insufficient space.
Height Control
We do not recommend using chemical growth regulators on herbs.
Pests
You may see spider mites or mealybugs. Rosemary is generally pest resistant.
Disease
Rosemary Speedy isn't disease prone but avoid oversaturating the soil. If the plant sits in moist soil at length, you could end up with root rot or botrytis. Botrytis grey rot tends to occur in wet or humid conditions. Take these steps to prevent botrytis: water in the morning and allow the plant to dry out between waterings; provide good airflow in your greenhouse; space plants so the sun can penetrate to the soil level. To best fight root rot in herbs, use a garden-safe fungicide, like Neem Oil.
Planting Rosemary Speedy Liners
We recommend planting one rooted plug per 4-inch container. Use light, well-drained soil. Completely bury the ellepot in the center of the container.
Rooted Cuttings
Cuttings vary in size between different plant families. These rooted starter plants will arrive ready to be transplanted in to your final container. If they are to be used in a landscape application, you will need to establish them in a 4 inch pot or an 1801 before planting outside.
Herb Rosemary Speedy Quick Reference Guide
| 4 Inch crop time | 8-9 Weeks |
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| Bloom Period | Spring |
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| Color | Light Blue |
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| Habit | Upright |
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| Height | 30 inches |
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| Light | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
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| Minimum Temp | 57 |
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| Perennial Zone | Zones 7-10 |
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| Water Needs | Light |
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| Patented Plant | No |
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