A star of sunny balconies and southern gardens, rosemary ( Rosmarinus officinalis ) is a Mediterranean plant as beautiful as it is robust. Its powerful fragrance evokes holidays, wild herbs, and summer meals. But what few people know is that a flowering rosemary plant releases an even more intense aroma, capable of naturally scenting an entire room without any candles or artificial diffusers.
And as a bonus? Its small bluish flowers attract bees, purify the ambient air and bring a poetic touch to your interior.
How to grow rosemary at home
Getting rosemary to bloom is quite simple. You just need to follow five essential conditions:
- Give it some sun : place it near a well-exposed window, ideally facing south or west, so that it receives at least six hours of light per day.
- Well-drained soil : mix universal potting soil with sand to avoid stagnant moisture, the number one enemy of rosemary.
- Water sparingly : let the soil dry out between waterings. A little tip: if a toothpick comes out dry, it’s the right time to water!
- Choose a suitable pot : with drainage holes, so that the water can drain easily.
- Prune it lightly in spring : this stimulates growth and flowering. Simply remove any dry or overly long stems.
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