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Posted: Dec 03 2007 at 2:14pm | IP Logged Quote Matilda
Does anyone know how well a rosemary tree does as an inside plant for the rest of the year? Can you keep it in a pot or does it have to be transplanted? If it can stay in the pot, do you have to set it outside at some time during the year? Thanks!

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Posted: Dec 04 2007 at 3:57am | IP Logged Quote MaryM
Matilda, I wondered this also. At the store today I read the care instructions. It says is should only be indoors 2-4 weeks then transplanted outside when temperatures are above 32 degrees. That pretty much rules out being able to transplant it in my climate. But what I'm reading online would indicate it can stay it the house longer than that before transplanting in spring. I don't think it will over winter here as we are a zone 5. It's hardy in zones 6+.

I hope Mary G. steps in - she was telling me today she had one years back.

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Posted: Dec 04 2007 at 7:21am | IP Logged Quote Mary G
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I hope Mary G. steps in - she was telling me today she had one years back.
ahh, yesssss, but mine died ! We were living in SC at the time and I think I put it out too soon.

They really are a lovely tree and the smell is wonderful! We used LOTS of the "leaves" in cooking so we definitely got our monies' worth even if it did die.

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Posted: Dec 04 2007 at 7:27am | IP Logged Quote Matilda
That's what I was hoping to do, but I just wondered how long you could keep it indoors. Any idea of how long it will last?

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If you give it enough sunlight and water, you can probably keep it inside all winter. Just keep it away from direct heat and direct cold
I managed to keep a hydroponic basil going all winter last year... I am working on one now too .
They are quite hardy, mine survive outside no problem... but as with ALL plants, you would have to transition it to the outdoors, gradually (as in just put it out for a little at a time, starting with a cool room, then an unheated one etc).
On colder days after transplanting, you would have to make sure it was well covered. I know it is hardy to zone 7 (central VA where I am ). You could wait until the end of Feb to plant it out then mulch it well and cover it when cold.

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