- Zones 7 - 11
- Height 12-18 inches
- Spread 12 inches
- Full Sun
All rosemary varieties are edible, but Chef’s Choice was selected for its high oil content and slightly spicy flavor. As a bonus, Chef’s Choice grows compactly, fitting into kitchen and herb gardens, a patio planter, and as a very “ornamedible” in the mixed border of the garden. Chef’s Choice is a nice manageable two feet by two feet, unlike varieties that swallow your border in no time.
Chef’s Choice, aka Rosemary officinalis ‘Roman Beauty,’ offers evergreen foliage with a fine- needled texture and violet-blue flowers that delight pollinators including bees, birds, and butterflies. It is also deer- and drought-resistant and cold-hardy to zone 8 (about 10 to 20 degrees F). In the garden, it can be an easy-care groundcover, or even a low hedge, perhaps edging the kitchen garden.
Chef's Choice Rosemary Care
Rosemary plants like full sun, great drainage, and appropriate winter temperatures (above 20 degrees Fahrenheit). If your garden is zone 8-adjacent, consider protecting with mulch, row cover fabric, or sitting in a toasty microclimate, like against a south or west-facing wall. They can handle heat, salt and, once established after the first year or two in the garden, even drought.
Not heavy feeders, you should be able to supply Chef’s Choice’s needs by applying some compost, aged cow manure, or slow-release fertilizer at planting and then in successive springs. The ideal time to prune for shaping is right after flowering.
Chef's Choice Rosemary Spacing
Two feet apart is a nice spacing for your Chef’s Choice Rosemary, although you can go closer for a hedge, knot garden, or on the edge of a large container with other plants.
Chefs Choice Culinary Rosemary Plant Facts
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 7 - 11 |
| Flower Color(s): Violet-blue |
| Bloom Period: Spring |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun |
| Height: 1-1.5 Feet |
| Spread: 1 Foot |
| Habit: Compact, Mounding |
| Watering: Medium |
| Features: Cut Flowers, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Salt Tolerant, Interest Year-Round |
| Scientific Name: Rosemary officinalis 'Roman Beauty' PP18192 |
| Common Name: Chef’s Choice® Culinary Rosemary |
| Brand: Southern Living Plants |
- SKU:
- CCROSM
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Plant Addicts Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)
Plant Addicts always guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy & healthy. However, plant(s) are being shipped through the mail & sometimes accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped, just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note, plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.
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Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)
We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty, whether you're a new gardener or an expert. There are many variables outside of anyone's control that can cause a plant to die. Hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, diseases & pests are all good examples of what can cause plants to die. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all of the unknowns and will replace your plant if something were to happen to it.
The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant(s). We will cover 100% of the price of the plant, but the warranty does not cover shipping costs. SImply let us know if your plant has died within 1 year of receiving it and we will get you a new one shipped out as soon as possible (depending on the time of the year and availability). We may ask for photos for documentation purposes, but we try to make the process as easy as possible.
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Plant Shipping
Below are some factors we consider when determining when to ship the plants depending on the timing of the order.
Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.
Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an automated email with tracking information.
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations
