The sunnier the better
From his home If the rosemary is used to plenty of sun and warmth - therefore it prefers a similar 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 from any bad weather - facing south or west. Is rosemary only partially hardy.
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Lean and dry soil
In addition to a sunny location, the rosemary bush also needs the most lean and well-drained soil. The ideal rosemary soil is loose, sandy and a little humus 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. In particular
Waterlogging leads to thisthat the roots rot and the plant eventually dies. However, it thrives very well on stone walls or in gravel beds.Tips & Tricks
In the herb patch feels Rosemary with other Mediterranean herbs such as thyme, lavender, sage or oregano very well. These have similar needs in terms of location and maintenance and therefore complement each other perfectly. Mustard, radish or rapeseed, on the other hand, are unsuitable garden neighbors.
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