Westringia fruticosa 'Coastal Rosemary' (Small 140mm pot)

$16.80

A hardy Australian native shrub with soft, grey-green, rosemary-like foliage and small white to pale mauve flowers for much of the year, peaking in spring. It takes clipping beautifully, making it a popular low-water alternative to box hedging. Frost tolerant and tough once established, it's a reliable performer in Canberra conditions.

  • Mature size: Approx. 1.5-2m H x 1.5-2m W (easily kept smaller with trimming)
  • Foliage: Fine, grey-green, rosemary-like
  • Flowers: Small white to pale mauve flowers, much of the year, peaking in spring
  • Growth habit: Dense, rounded shrub; moderate to fast growing
  • Position: Full sun to part shade
  • Climate: Frost tolerant; drought tolerant once established
  • Water needs: Low once established; regular water while establishing
  • Soil: Well-drained soil. On heavy Canberra clay, dig in gypsum clay breaker before planting. In pots, use Native Osmocote Potting Mix.
  • Feeding: Osmocote Native in spring, or Neutrog Bush Tucker as a liquid feed. Seasol at planting helps it settle in.
  • Maintenance: Low; trim to shape after flowering or as needed for a formal hedge
  • Ideal for: Hedges, screens, borders, coastal-style and native gardens

A hardy Australian native shrub with soft, grey-green, rosemary-like foliage and small white to pale mauve flowers for much of the year, peaking in spring. It takes clipping beautifully, making it a popular low-water alternative to box hedging. Frost tolerant and tough once established, it's a reliable performer in Canberra conditions.

  • Mature size: Approx. 1.5-2m H x 1.5-2m W (easily kept smaller with trimming)
  • Foliage: Fine, grey-green, rosemary-like
  • Flowers: Small white to pale mauve flowers, much of the year, peaking in spring
  • Growth habit: Dense, rounded shrub; moderate to fast growing
  • Position: Full sun to part shade
  • Climate: Frost tolerant; drought tolerant once established
  • Water needs: Low once established; regular water while establishing
  • Soil: Well-drained soil. On heavy Canberra clay, dig in gypsum clay breaker before planting. In pots, use Native Osmocote Potting Mix.
  • Feeding: Osmocote Native in spring, or Neutrog Bush Tucker as a liquid feed. Seasol at planting helps it settle in.
  • Maintenance: Low; trim to shape after flowering or as needed for a formal hedge
  • Ideal for: Hedges, screens, borders, coastal-style and native gardens