Salvia rosmarinus 'Mrs Harding' (Ro) — Bushy

Overview

Salvia rosmarinus 'Mrs Harding' (Ro) is a bushy shrub in the genus Salvia, part of the Lamiaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Salvia rosmarinus 'Mrs Harding' (Ro) grows best in full sun, and tolerates sandy and loamy soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, gravel garden, patio and container plants, wildlife gardens, coastal, mediterranean climate plants and flower borders and beds.

About

Salvia rosmarinus 'Mrs Harding' is a bushy, deciduous shrub belonging to the Salvia genus within the Lamiaceae family. It thrives in full sun and prefers a south-facing, sheltered aspect with well-drained sandy or loamy soil of neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H5, this cultivar is suitable for a variety of garden settings including city and courtyard gardens, gravel gardens, and coastal areas. It is particularly valued for summer interest and can be propagated by seed sown in spring or softwood cuttings taken in early summer.

About the genus

Salvia is the largest genus of plants in the sage family Lamiaceae, with just under 1,000 species of shrubs, herbaceous perennials, and annuals. Within the Lamiaceae, Salvia is part of the tribe Mentheae within the subfamily Nepetoideae. One of several genera commonly referred to as sage, it includes two widely used herbs, Salvia officinalis and Salvia rosmarinus.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Salvia

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil type: Sandy, Loamy
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil moisture: Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Aspect: South-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H5

Plant details

Salvia rosmarinus 'Mrs Harding' (Ro) size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Shrub
Habit: Bushy
Foliage: Deciduous
Suggested uses: City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens, Coastal, Mediterranean climate plants, Flower borders and beds

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Salvia rosmarinus 'Mrs Harding' (Ro)

Propagation: Seed sown in spring, Softwood cuttings in early summer
Pest resistance: Generally pest-free
Disease resistance: May be susceptible to honey fungus (rarely), powdery mildews, verticillium wilt and foot and root rots

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Salvia rosmarinus 'Mrs Harding' (Ro)?

Salvia rosmarinus 'Mrs Harding' (Ro) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Salvia rosmarinus 'Mrs Harding' (Ro) need?

Salvia rosmarinus 'Mrs Harding' (Ro) grows best in sandy and loamy soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained to moist but well-drained.