{"product_id":"rosmarinus-officinalis-alba","title":"Rosmarinus officinalis 'Alba'","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite Flowering Rosemary \/ White Rosemary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-end=\"91\" data-start=\"67\"\u003eRosmarinus officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Alba’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lamiaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/strong\u003eMediterranean region (cultivar selection)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen shrub (upright to softly spreading)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfectly suited to Adelaide’s Mediterranean climate, \u003cem data-end=\"383\" data-start=\"359\"\u003eRosmarinus officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Alba’ is a tough, aromatic evergreen shrub prized for its soft white flowers and classic rosemary form. Flowering mainly from late winter through spring, and often again sporadically through the year, it provides gentle colour and strong sensory appeal when many gardens are still quiet. Like all rosemary, it thrives in heat, dry conditions, wind and poor soils, making it an outstanding choice for waterwise, coastal and low-maintenance gardens across South Australia. Its narrow grey-green foliage releases a strong, familiar herbal fragrance when brushed, while the neat, dense habit suits hedging, borders, pots and herb gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8–1.5 m H × 0.8–1.5 m W (upright, bushy shrub)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–40 cm per year under good conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Narrow, needle-like grey-green leaves; foliage may take on silvery or slightly bluish tints in dry or exposed conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft white to creamy-white flowers, mainly winter–spring with repeat flowering at other times\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1431\"\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strongly aromatic foliage with classic rosemary scent; flowers lightly fragrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen foliage year-round with peak white flowering in winter–spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers attract bees and other beneficial pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extremely drought tolerant once established; excellent heat and wind tolerance; coastal tolerant (first- and second-line); light frost hardy; dislikes heavy, waterlogged soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hedges or borders: plant 60–80 cm apart; informal shrubs: allow 1–1.5 m spacing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally regarded as safe and non-toxic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun essential for best growth, fragrance and flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining sandy, loamy or gravelly soils; thrives in alkaline and limestone soils common across Adelaide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishment: 1–2 deep soaks\/week for 6–8 weeks. Established: very low water needs; occasional watering during extended heatwaves only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very low; light prune after flowering or as needed to maintain shape; avoid heavy feeding—no fertiliser required in most soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–25+ years in well-drained conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for Mediterranean and temperate SA — Adelaide Plains, coastal suburbs, Fleurieu Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neutral to alkaline; tolerates mildly acidic soils with good drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInformal or clipped hedging for low borders and pathways\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaterwise and Mediterranean-style gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoastal gardens exposed to wind and salt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHerb and kitchen gardens near paths and alfresco areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHerb and kitchen gardens near paths and alfresco areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite rosemary offers all the toughness, fragrance and reliability of classic rosemary, paired with elegant white flowers that brighten the garden in winter and spring. Hardy, drought tolerant and beautifully aromatic, \u003cem data-start=\"3404\" data-end=\"3428\"\u003eRosmarinus officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Alba’ is an easy-care essential for Adelaide gardens seeking structure, scent and year-round usefulness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"140mm Pot","offer_id":48621303202044,"sku":"ROSM-OFFI-ALBA-140MM","price":12.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/rosmarinus-officinalis-alba-white-flowering-rosemary-140mm-flower-adelaide-plant-co.jpg?v=1766463906","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/rosmarinus-officinalis-alba","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}