Care schedule
- Watering
- Drought tolerant once established Source: Royal Horticultural Society
- Feeding
- Little to no maintenance Source: Royal Horticultural Society
- Light
- Full sun Source: Royal Horticultural Society
- Frost
- Tolerates light frost in most climates · typical
Each line links to its published source. Your pot, light, season and climate matter more than the calendar.
Care tips
- Drought-tolerant once established; let soil dry between waterings.
- Needs excellent drainage.
- Hardiness varies by variety — protect in cold zones.
In GoodKeap
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From university extension guides
Each line links to the published guidance it came from.
Light
Full sun
Rosemary thrives in warmth and sunshine, requiring a full sun position to grow effectively.
Source: Royal Horticultural SocietyChecked Oct 2026
Watering
Drought tolerant once established
This Mediterranean herb is drought tolerant once established and requires free-draining soil to avoid waterlogging.
Source: Royal Horticultural SocietyChecked Oct 2026
Feeding
Little to no maintenance
Rosemary is a low-maintenance shrub that typically needs little additional feeding once established in suitable soil.
Source: Royal Horticultural SocietyChecked Oct 2026