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drainage. As the plant outgrows its pot, move it to a larger pot. This may happen as often as twice a year to keep up with the plant's growth. You can control the growth of the plant with some careful root pruning. Remove the plant from its pot and shave off about an inch of the roots with a very sharp knife. Loosen the remaining roots, then re-pot with fresh soil in the same pot that you took it from.

SOME ROSEMARY CULTIVARS
Why settle for a pot from the home improvement store that is just labeled "rosemary" when there are so many interesting varieties to choose from? Here are a few to consider:

Arp: One of the hardiest of rosemary varieties, Arp is a good choice for zones 7 and 8. It grows up to 4 feet tall and has light gray-green foliage on upright twigs.

Tuscan Blue: This upright variety has particularly gorgeous blue blossoms that attract pollinators to the garden. Its leaves are dark green, and the whole plant can reach 5 feet high.

Barbecue: If you like cooking on the grill, this is the variety for you. The stems grow extra-strong and can be used for skewers for shish-kebab and barbecued meats.

Gorizia: This Italian variety has leaves twice as large as ordinary rosemary. The twigs are stiff enough to use in barbecuing.

Roman Beauty: This dwarf, trailing variety is great for containers and low garden walls. Highly ornamental, and still as flavorful as other varieties.

Majorca Pink: An unusual pink-flowered rosemary, with attractive, downward-arching branches.

There are, of course, many other varieties sold by various nurseries and online suppliers. Shop around for varieties best for your region and that have the growth habits and forms that you want.

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