rosemary problem

[dollyzekaj]

Hi,im new to grapevine and newish to gardening and im having problems with my rosemary i have 3 in total and they all have the same problem they are dying in the centre of the plant(herb) .I've had them for 2 years now and haven't realy done anything to them ,i just cut as i need to use it .I would realy appreciate a diagnosis of my poorly rosemary .

[Nicos]

Over watered in winter??


No idea really!

Oh...and welcome to the Vine!!

[Birdie Wife]

Sometimes rosemary just dies... it can be temperamental like that. It hates cold winter winds and exposed places. My rosemary is doing the same, it's been in the same place now for three years with few problems but this winter has hit it hard. Take some softwood cuttings of the healthiest bits you have left, put in seed compost with a bag over the top to keep in the moisture and leave them in a coldframe or somewhere out of the way. They should root in a few weeks, then you'll have some good young plants just in case the old one dies.

[dollyzekaj]

O.k lovely thanks very much for your advice.

[geoff]

see my reply to growing rosemary chillimad

[mrs dog]

Always treat your rosemary badly. The more you neglect it the better it is. No food and no water. If the soil is too rich add some coarse grit to allow the water to drain away when it rains. If you cut out the dead bits and replant the live bits you should be ok. If you fail let me know and I will do you some cuttings. Good luck. Jan

[Flummery]

They are susceptible to wind burn. I've had rosemary on a windy corner die back where the wind hits it. They are tough and, as Mrs Dog says, thrive on poor soils, but they are mediterranean really - hot and dry is ideal. Taking cuttings will renew your stock.