Salvia ‘Blue Rain’ — Hardy Evergreen Shrub / Herb, Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Salvia ‘Blue Rain’ — Hardy Evergreen Shrub / Herb, Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Salvia ‘Blue Rain’ — a hardy garden shrub with violet-blue and flowering late spring to early summer. A reliable nectar source for bees and pollinators. Supplied as a set of 3 or 6 well-rooted plants in 1L pots, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.
At a glance
- Type: Hardy Evergreen Shrub / Herb
- Mature size: 30–60 cm × 60–90 cm
- Flowering: Late Spring to Early Summer (often with a second flush in Autumn)
- Position: Full Sun, Sheltered
- Attracts: Bees, Butterflies & Other Pollinators
- Supplied as: Set of 3 or 6 plants in 1L pots
The detail
Bring fragrance, flavour and year-round foliage to your garden with this set of three Rosemary 'Blue Rain' plants. This popular evergreen herb produces a profusion of striking violet-blue flowers and wonderfully aromatic, needle-like leaves that are perfect for use in the kitchen. 'Blue Rain' is well regarded for its graceful, trailing growth habit, making it an excellent choice for herb gardens, borders, raised beds, containers and even cascading over walls or the edges of planters.
Each plant is supplied as a well-established 1 litre root-ball, ready to plant straight into your garden or outdoor containers. Rosemary 'Blue Rain' is a hardy, low-maintenance variety that thrives in a sunny, sheltered spot with free-draining soil. Once established, it is drought-tolerant and requires very little ongoing care, rewarding you with fresh sprigs for roasting, marinades and infusions throughout the year.
Why ours
Grown by us in Yorkshire, in peat-free compost, shipped in plastic-free packaging. Every plant arrives strong, well-rooted and ready to thrive — not weeks of waiting before it gets going. Each order includes access to our free care app with planting and seasonal care reminders.
How to grow
| Botanical name | Salvia rosmarinus 'Blue Rain' (syn. Rosmarinus officinalis 'Blue Rain') |
| Mature size | 30–60 cm × 60–90 cm |
| Growth habit | Trailing to Semi-Prostrate Evergreen Shrub |
| Position | Full Sun, Sheltered |
| Soil | Well-Drained, Light or Sandy Soil; Tolerates Poor Soils |
| Watering | Low Once Established; Drought-Tolerant |
| Flowering | Late Spring to Early Summer (often with a second flush in Autumn) |
| Hardiness | RHS H4 – Hardy down to approximately -10°C |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies & Other Pollinators |
| Best for | Herb Gardens, Borders, Raised Beds, Containers, Walls & Trailing Displays |
Frequently asked
How big will it grow?
30–60 cm × 60–90 cm. Most established shrubs reach mature size within 3–5 years.
When should I plant it?
Container-grown shrubs can be planted year-round in the UK, but autumn and spring give the best establishment. Avoid planting in extreme heat or frozen ground.
When does it flower?
Expect flowers from late spring to early summer (often with a second flush in autumn).
What size pot does it arrive in?
Sets are supplied as 3 or 6 individual plants in 1L pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.