Rosemary Plant - Rosemary Seven Seas

Rosemary takes its name from 'ros' meaning 'dew' and 'marinus' meaning 'ocean', reflecting its original habitat, the Mediterranean coast. It has a long history as a medicinal herb, being first mentioned by Dioscorides and Galen almost two thousand years ago. It also featured in Hungary water, one of the first known alcohol-based perfumes, possibly dating back as far as the fourteenth century. Rosemary is of course mentioned in Shakespeare, in Ophelia's speech in 'Hamlet': 'here's rosemary for remembrance'. Rosemary is also used in wedding wreaths to symbolise fidelity, love and abiding friendship.

Rosemary 'Seven Seas', also known as 'Severn Sea' is a large, sprawling bush variety, reaching 1 m in height, with attractive dark blue flowers.

Recommended by the RHS to be an excellent attractant and nectar source for bees and other beneficial insects.

• Hardy.
• Evergreen perennial.
• Likes a well-drained sunny position.
• Copes with frost but dislikes wet and windy conditions.
• Reaches 1 metre in height.
• Flowers in spring and sometimes again in autumn.
• If it gets messy, cut back after flowering, but do not cut into old wood otherwise it may die.
• Avoid planting in close proximity to Sage. Rosemary and Sage do not 'get on' and the Sage will at best struggle, at worst die off!

• Culinary Uses
• Can be used to flavour stews, especially lamb, goes well with roast lamb.
• Can be used to flavour potatoes and in herb butter.
• Soaked in water the stems can be used as skewsers.
• Can be sprinkled into salads.
• Flowers are edible.

• Medicinal Uses
• Can be used to treat rheumatism and circulation problems.
• Can ease symptoms of gout.
• Can aid fat digestion.
• Can stimulate and tone skin.
• Can relieve tiredness, nervous exhaustion and headaches.
• Can increase alertness.
• Can relieve water retention.
• Can stimulate your liver, leading to faster processing of toxins.
• Helps to cleanse your skin and dry itchy scalps.
• Has anti-bacterial properties.

• Other Uses
• Used in pot pourri and herb pillows.
• Moth and insect repellent.

Disclaimer
As with all alternative medicines and plants with purported medicinal benefits it is important to inform your health care providers that you are using them; this helps to ensure safe and coordinated care. We can accept no liability for any side effect or contingency from any allergy or any other cause or harm that may arise. If in doubt please do consult a medical practitioner before using. Avoid during pregnancy, breast feeding and if you have high blood pressure or epilepsy.