{"product_id":"rosmarinus-prostratus-sur-tige","title":"Rosmarinus officinalis 'Prostratus' on stem (trailing rosemary) — H70-90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"rosmarinus-prostratus\"\u003e\n\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e💧 Cascading branches • 🌿 Evergreen aromatic foliage • 🎋 Trained on a stem • 💜 Bee-friendly blue-violet flowers • ☀️ Full sun • ❄️ Hardy down to -8 °C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRosmarinus officinalis 'Prostratus'\u003c\/strong\u003e is trailing rosemary, whose flexible branches cascade down instead of growing upright. Trained on a stem, it forms a cascade of aromatic foliage suspended at the top of a clear trunk. A cultivar from the \u003cstrong\u003eMediterranean basin\u003c\/strong\u003e, it brings a sense of movement to the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/jardin-urbain-mediterraneen\"\u003eMediterranean garden\u003c\/a\u003e that few species can provide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eIts main difference from classic rosemary lies entirely in this habit: while the typical species raises its stems upwards, 'Prostratus' lets them trail down 40 to 60 cm. Trained on a stem, the effect becomes spectacular — a plant fountain flowing from the crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"varietes-romarin\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich rosemary should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRosemary comes in two very different habits, both trained on a stem:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e'Prostratus' on a stem\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — cascading, trailing branches (H70-90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm). The most spectacular effect, for a raised pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/rosmarinus-officinalis-sur-tige-14cm-45cm\"\u003eRosemary officinalis on a stem\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — dense, upright crown (2 sizes, from H45 cm | Pot Ø14 cm to H90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm). The classic habit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExposure \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRosemary is a full-sun plant, and the intensity of its aroma depends directly on it. The more light it receives, the more concentrated its essential oils become and the more abundant its flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun — at least 6 hours of direct sun per day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e patio, south-facing balcony, low wall, entrance — choose an elevated position to let the branches cascade down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness in a pot:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -8 °C — slightly less hardy than upright rosemary, and should be protected in the event of prolonged frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e light, well-drained and rather poor — Mediterranean potting soil mixed with sand or perlite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe cascading habit is only visible when the plant is elevated: placed on the ground, the cascade spreads out and loses all its effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRosemary tolerates drought remarkably well once established, but remains highly sensitive to excess water. A \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comprendre-substrats-terreau-billes-argile-perlite\"\u003ewell-draining substrate\u003c\/a\u003e is the essential prerequisite, and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/langage-des-plantes-decoder-signaux\"\u003efoliage always signals a problem before it worsens\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate — let the substrate dry out between waterings, once or twice a week in summer and much less in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e essential — a pot with drainage holes, a layer of clay pebbles at the bottom, and a saucer emptied regularly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e shorten the longest stems after flowering to prevent them from becoming bare at the base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuckers:\u003c\/strong\u003e remove shoots that appear along the trunk, as they ruin the standard form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e regularly pick the tips of the stems, which encourages branching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e very little — overly rich soil encourages foliage at the expense of aroma.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eNever prune into bare old wood: rosemary will not regrow from a leafless branch, and the cut leaves a permanent gap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDecor ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cascading foliage creates movement that few Mediterranean plants can produce. On a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/balcons-terrasses\"\u003eterrace\u003c\/a\u003e, it softens the straight lines of planters and low walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a rosemary duo,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/rosmarinus-officinalis-sur-tige-14cm-45cm\"\u003eupright rosemary on a stem\u003c\/a\u003e — same species, two contrasting forms side by side, one growing upward and the other cascading down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a southern composition,\u003c\/strong\u003e place an \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/olea-europaea-olivier-mediterraneen-dinterieur-et-dexterieur\"\u003eOlive tree\u003c\/a\u003e beside it — the rosemary's gray-green needles echo the olive tree's silvery leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo extend the blue flowering,\u003c\/strong\u003e add a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/lavandula-angustifolia-hidcote-blue-12cm-20cm\"\u003e'Hidcote Blue' Lavender\u003c\/a\u003e at its base — same exposure, same watering, two successive nectar-rich blooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo enhance the pot,\u003c\/strong\u003e a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/fibre-naturelle-rotin\"\u003eterracotta or natural fiber\u003c\/a\u003e container drains moisture better than a glazed pot and lets the stems cascade freely over its sides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003ePlaced along the edge of a low wall or in a raised planter, 'Prostratus' lets its branches spill over 40 to 60 cm as the seasons progress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRaise it to showcase the cascade:\u003c\/strong\u003e the main appeal of 'Prostratus' lies in its trailing branches. On a low wall, a raised planter, or a terrace console table, the effect is immediate; placed on the ground, it disappears.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrioritize drainage over watering:\u003c\/strong\u003e rosemary dislikes stagnant moisture far more than it fears drought. A layer of clay pebbles at the bottom of the pot and a sandy substrate are better than any watering schedule.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShorten the longest branches:\u003c\/strong\u003e left unchecked, they become bare at the base and the cascade becomes sparse. Pruning after flowering, always within the green foliage, helps maintain density.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eRosmarinus officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Prostratus' (syn. \u003cem\u003eSalvia rosmarinus\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Creeping rosemary, trailing rosemary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lamiaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mediterranean Basin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize on delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H70-90 cm | Pot Ø19 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e trained on a stem, trailing branches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrailing length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 to 60 cm from the crown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun, at least 6 hours per day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate, allow the substrate to dry out between waterings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e light, well-drained and poor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -8 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate, annual pruning after flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e evergreen, aromatic grey-green needles on flexible branches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e blue-violet in spring, highly attractive to bees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCulinary use:\u003c\/strong\u003e leaves can be used fresh or dried all year round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 🐾 non-toxic to animals and children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mediterranean \/ Aromatic \/ Urban balcony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: the height of the trunk, the length of the branches, and the abundance of flowering naturally vary depending on exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57278104174857,"sku":"51331","price":53.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/rosmarinus-officinalis-prostratus-sur-tige-romarin-retombant-h70-90-cm-pot-oe19-cm-verdeia-5270930.jpg?v=1788726978","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/rosmarinus-prostratus-on-a-standard","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}