Salvia ‘Blue Winter’ — Hardy Evergreen Shrub / Perennial Herb, Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Salvia ‘Blue Winter’ — Hardy Evergreen Shrub / Perennial Herb, Bee-Friendly, 1L Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Salvia ‘Blue Winter’ — a hardy garden shrub with blue and flowering late spring to 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 / Perennial Herb
- Flowering: Late Spring to Summer
- Position: Full Sun
- Attracts: Bees, Butterflies and Pollinators
- Supplied as: Set of 3 or 6 plants in 1L pots
The detail
Salvia rosmarinus 'Blue Winter' is a wonderfully hardy, evergreen rosemary that thrives outdoors year round across the UK. Renowned for its aromatic, needle-like foliage and striking blue flowers, this versatile culinary herb is as beautiful as it is useful in the kitchen. Whether you are roasting lamb, infusing oils, or simply brushing past it on a garden path, the rich fragrance of Blue Winter rosemary is hard to beat.
This collection of three established 1 litre plants gives you instant impact, perfect for creating a fragrant rosemary hedge, filling a raised herb bed, or adding structure to a Mediterranean-style border. Blue Winter is noted for its excellent cold tolerance, standing up to harsh UK winters far better than many other rosemary varieties. Its upright, bushy habit makes it equally suited to containers, window boxes, balcony gardens, and patio pots.
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 Winter' (syn. Rosmarinus officinalis 'Blue Winter') |
| Growth habit | Upright, Bushy Evergreen Shrub |
| Position | Full Sun |
| Soil | Well-Drained, Light or Sandy Soil |
| Flowering | Late Spring to Summer |
| Hardiness | Hardy (RHS H5, down to approximately -15°C) |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies and Pollinators |
| Best for | Kitchen Gardens, Herb Gardens, Mediterranean Borders, Cottage Gardens, Sensory Gardens, Raised Beds, Containers, Hedging |
Frequently asked
How big will it grow?
Mature size varies, see the cultural information above. 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 summer.
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.