Description

Rosemary ‘Miss Jessopp’s Upright’ is a evergreen aromatic shrub that earns its place in any garden. This evergreen aromatic shrub is valued for fragrant, needle-like foliage and blue spring flowers beloved by bees, plus leaves for cooking. It has an upright habit well suited to hedging. Every plant is raised outdoors and in tunnels at our St Annes nursery, so it arrives acclimatised to real UK weather.

Rosemary is a classic aromatic evergreen herb and ornamental shrub, with needle-like leaves for cooking and small flowers that are loved by bees. It thrives in sunny, dry gardens and pots.

Key features of Rosemary ‘Miss Jessopp’s Upright’

• Plant type: Evergreen aromatic shrub
• Season of interest: Spring to summer
• Height and spread: 0.6–1.5m (varies with site and pruning)
• Position: Full sun
• Soil: Free-draining soil
• Hardiness: Hardy in most of the UK given good drainage
• Supplied in: 3L pot
• Best for: herb gardens, Mediterranean planting, low hedging, gravel and Mediterranean gardens

Where to plant Rosemary ‘Miss Jessopp’s Upright’

Rosemary ‘Miss Jessopp’s Upright’ grows best in full sun, in free-draining soil. It is a good choice for herb gardens, and also works well for Mediterranean planting, low hedging and gravel and Mediterranean gardens. Pair with lavender, thyme, sage, cistus and grasses.

How to plant Rosemary ‘Miss Jessopp’s Upright’

Water the plant well in its pot an hour before planting. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and the same depth, loosen the soil at the base, and mix in some garden compost. Set the plant at the same level it sat in the pot, backfill, firm gently and water in thoroughly.

How to care for Rosemary ‘Miss Jessopp’s Upright’

Water during the first summer; afterwards it is very drought-tolerant. Avoid rich feeding, which reduces flavour. Trim lightly after flowering; avoid cutting into old wood. Trim lightly after flowering to keep it bushy. Avoid cutting into old, bare wood, as it rarely regrows. Winter wet is the main cause of losses.

Growing Rosemary ‘Miss Jessopp’s Upright’ in a pot

Excellent in terracotta pots of gritty compost. Use a loam-based compost such as John Innes No. 3, make sure the pot has drainage holes, and water regularly in summer, as containers dry out faster than borders.

Grown in the UK, for UK gardens

Every plant is grown at our St Annes nursery in the North West, where it is raised in real British conditions. That means a tougher, well-rooted plant that settles quickly into your garden. This Rosemary ‘Miss Jessopp’s Upright’ is supplied in a 3L pot. Container-grown plants can be planted almost all year round, as long as the ground is not frozen or waterlogged; autumn and spring are ideal.

Frequently asked questions

How big does Rosemary ‘Miss Jessopp’s Upright’ grow?
Rosemary ‘Miss Jessopp’s Upright’ typically reaches 0.6–1.5m (varies with site and pruning), depending on position, soil and pruning.

When does Rosemary ‘Miss Jessopp’s Upright’ look its best?
Its main season of interest is spring to summer.

Is Rosemary ‘Miss Jessopp’s Upright’ hardy?
Hardy in most of the UK given good drainage.

How do I prune Rosemary ‘Miss Jessopp’s Upright’?
Trim lightly after flowering to keep it bushy. Avoid cutting into old, bare wood, as it rarely regrows.

Can I cook with Rosemary ‘Miss Jessopp’s Upright’?
Yes. The leaves can be used fresh or dried just like any culinary rosemary.

Is Rosemary ‘Miss Jessopp’s Upright’ good for bees?
Yes. Its flowers are visited by bees, often early in the year.

Add Rosemary ‘Miss Jessopp’s Upright’ to your basket today and enjoy spring to summer interest in your garden.