Rosemary is easy to grow, provided the plant has three things it will be happy and should flourish!
Rosemary comes from the Mediterranean and is a true sun-worshipper!
Rosemary should get full sun throughout the day so, a south-facing site is best.Â
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Rosemaries can tolerate a little shade but will have fewer flowers and less frequent flowers.
Rosemary must have well-drained soil. It hates the wet.
To test drainage dig a hole 25cm square by about 25cm deep and then pour in about 2 litres of water.  In well-drained soil the water should have gone after 15 minutes.Â
If water remains longer than this you may be better to grow your rosemary in a pot.
The soils of rosemary’s native regions are limestone based. Â
Rosemary will grow well provided the soil or compost is not too acidic.  If you do not know your soil’s pH then you can check it with a simple test kit.
Adding limestone chippings can help make the soil more alkaline and improves drainage!
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