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Potted Rosemary in 6 Steps: Full Sun, Drainage and Winter Care

Rosemary is a sun-loving, aromatic herb that dislikes waterlogged roots. Learn how to choose a draining pot, adjust watering and protect it during cold weather.

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Rosemary is now named Salvia rosmarinus, though Rosmarinus officinalis is an older name still in use. The Royal Horticultural Society highlights full sun, free drainage and avoiding winter waterlogging. Use the plant's condition rather than a rigid watering schedule.

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1. Pick a sunny position. Rosemary is a Mediterranean shrub that grows best in full sun on a bright balcony or windowsill. Insufficient indoor light can weaken growth.
2. Choose a pot with drainage holes and free-draining compost. Never leave the container sitting in standing water. As the shrub grows, move it to a suitably roomy pot.
3. Check the compost before watering. Newly planted pots and hot weather may call for more water, but never keep the roots constantly soggy. Allow excess water to drain fully.
4. Guard against both frost and wet winter roots. In severe cold, move the pot to a bright, sheltered spot. Water less frequently when cool weather slows drying.
5. Harvest a few leafy sprigs at a time. For culinary use, confirm that the plant was sold as an edible herb and avoid eating ornamental plants treated with products not confirmed safe for edible crops.
6. Trim lightly after flowering to keep a bushy shape, without cutting severely into old woody stems. If foliage browns or wilts, check sun, drainage, root condition and frost damage before adding more water.

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