Rosmarinus officinalis Pink

Common Name:
Rosemary 'Pink'

Description:
Rosemary 'Pink' (Rosmarinus officinalis 'Pink') is a fragrant and ornamental variety of the classic culinary herb, offering all the benefits of traditional rosemary with the added charm of soft pink flowers. This evergreen shrub features upright, woody stems covered in narrow, needle-like aromatic leaves that release a rich, pine-like scent when touched. In late winter through to spring, it produces a profusion of delicate pale pink flowers that attract bees and beneficial insects. Perfectly suited to Melbourne's Mediterranean-style climate, Rosemary 'Pink' thrives in full sun and well-drained soils and is highly drought-tolerant once established. It’s ideal for herb gardens, borders, low hedging, or as a feature in pots. Regular trimming after flowering encourages a bushy form and keeps it looking neat. Beyond its beauty, it’s also practical — the leaves can be used fresh or dried in a range of savoury dishes.

Form:
Shrub - Medium
Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:
Height: 1–1.5 m
Width: 1–1.2 m

Aspect:
Full Sun

Flowering:
Flowers in Winter
Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:
Soft pink

Key Attributes:
Suitable for Pots
Drought Tolerant
Scented Flowers
Edible Leaves
Bee Attracting
Perennial
Suitable for Hedging
Suitable for Topiary
Low Maintenance
Suitable for Coastal Gardens

Toxicity:
Non-toxic to humans and pets. Safe for culinary use.

Companion Plants:
Lavandula stoechas
Thymus vulgaris
Salvia officinalis
Santolina chamaecyparissus
Origanum vulgare
Euphorbia ‘Diamond Frost’