repot rosemary?

corkgardener · Rank attained: Hawthorn Tree Joined: 19 Oct 2015 Posts: 71

I moved to a new house and the previous owner had a rosemary plant in the garden, in a very shallow pot. Would it be better to repot this plant into a larger pot?

Good guy · Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2015 5:23 pm Post subject:

It would be much better off in a large pot, in a gritty compost like John Innes no.3 or you could plant it somewhere sunny and well drained.

corkgardener · Rank attained: Hawthorn Tree Joined: 19 Oct 2015 Posts: 71

Thanks Good Guy - would now be a good time to repot?

Margo · Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2015 8:42 pm Post subject:

Or even plant it out in the ground

Good guy · Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2015 9:23 pm Post subject:

Either would be old. Rosemary is tough as long as it is in well drained soil and it can grow into a large mosh bush. Why not do as Margo suggests and give it some growing room. The flowers are lovely in June.

Ado 2 · Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2015 11:03 pm Post subject:

I would take out the seedling first !

Good guy · Posted: Mon Oct 26, 2015 11:14 pm Post subject:

Absolutely! And if in doubt about the drainage, dig in a couple of shovels of gravel before you plant it - they most Mediterranean herbs don't need good rich soil. They need free drainage and plenty of sun. You can arrange the drainage......!

Ado 2 · Posted: Tue Oct 27, 2015 12:26 am Post subject:

I have a great plant seeded itself somehow in a hedge in my front garden, never gets watered , I cut bits off for drying and of course using In cooking I also burn some it gives a lovely smell

corkgardener · Rank attained: Hawthorn Tree Joined: 19 Oct 2015 Posts: 71

Thanks everyone - will have a think about pot vs. garden.