rosemary advice

[Seamus]

hi there, i have three healthy rosemary plants that r2 years old, i want to get a rosemary hedge growing around a patio area, but the area i need to cover is about 60 ft long, i have grown it from slips before indoors in pots, but was wondering if i put gud healthy slips in the ground now, wud they take root this time of d year, wud buy a few plants, but not enough to cover 60 ft, wat do ye think , cheers seamus !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[sarraceniac]

I'd start small spur cuttings in pots under glass at this time of year so they could go out next spring. If you can't manage that then just go for it. I always found Rosemary roots very easily.

[piskieinboots]

I would be inclined to get cuttings going in pots and wait until spring to get them in the ground, rooted cuttings will produce a strong plant than trying slips now when the ground is soon to be cold and wet.

[BFG]

I haven't tried it, but i think Rosemary is supposed to root easily in water.

[ginger ninger]

I take cutting's from this years growth, I use a sandy mix that way it's well draining, I find if there too wet they'll rot, pop them round the edge water them well then I leave them alone, just give them a little water when they start to dry...works for me.

[Seamus]

thanks for the advice, am goin to try some directly into the ground and also some in pots,will report back when i get results!!!!