Rosemary loves a sunny location

Rosemary loves a sunny location

The sunnier the better

Rosemary is used to plenty of sun and warmth from its homeland - which is why it prefers such a location in the home garden. The sunnier and more sheltered the chosen spot, the more comfortable it feels. With appropriate soil conditions, the herb also grows very well in partially shaded but light locations. You should not cultivate it only in a shady place, there it will become ailing and possibly perish. A wall or a house wall is best suited - these offer a certain protection against any bad weather - facing south or west. Rosemary is only partially hardy.

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Lean and dry soil

In addition to a sunny location, the rosemary bush also needs as poor and well-drained soil as possible. The ideal rosemary soil is loose, sandy and a little humic with pH values ​​in the neutral to alkaline range. A good lime content ensures that the herb feels at home, but the soil must never be acidic or overly loamy. Heavy soil is a good reservoir of water, which the rosemary does not like at all - it prefers it to be as dry as possible. Waterlogging, in particular, causes the roots to rot and the plant ultimately to die. However, it thrives very well on stone walls or in gravel beds.

Tips & Tricks

In the herb bed, rosemary feels very good with other Mediterranean herbs such as thyme, lavender, sage or oregano. These have similar needs in terms of location and maintenance and therefore complement each other perfectly. Mustard, radish or rape, on the other hand, are unsuitable garden neighbors.

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