• Close up of the leaves on Westringia fruticosa 'Coastal Rosemary'
  • Many small pots of Westringia fruticosa 'Coastal Rosemary' close together to form a carpet of plants
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Coastal Rosemary (Westringia fruticosa)

Coastal Rosemary (Westringia fruticosa)

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Why we love this plant!

A hardy and salt-tolerant Australian native, Coastal Rosemary thrives in South East Queensland’s coastal and inland gardens alike. Its soft, grey-green foliage and small, pale mauve to white flowers bloom year-round, attracting pollinators. This drought-tolerant shrub can be left to grow naturally or pruned into hedges and topiary, making it ideal for structured landscaping. Its resilience in sandy, dry, and windy conditions makes it a reliable choice for low-maintenance, water-wise gardens.

Care Considerations

Watering preferences:

  • Requires low to moderate watering and is highly drought-tolerant once established.

Mulching preferences:

  • Applying mulch may help retain moisture and suppress weeds.

Fertilising preferences:

  • A light feeding with a low-phosphorus fertiliser may support growth.

Pruning preferences:

  • Regular pruning may help maintain shape and encourage bushiness.

Good to Know:

  • Attracts native bees and nectar-feeding birds.
  • Salt-tolerant, making it ideal for coastal South East Queensland gardens.
  • Fast-growing and excellent for hedging or windbreaks.

Plant Details
Common uses: Privacy screening, Border planting, Pollinator-friendly, Drought hardy/tolerant, Low maintenance garden, Coastal garden, Rocky or dry gardens (Xeriscape), Erosion control, Wind protection, and Robust/Hardy
Expected Height Range: 1 m - 2 m
Spread Range: 1 m - 2.5 m
Preferred positioning: Full sun, Partial sun, and Partial shade
Flower Season/s: Spring and Summer
Watering Preferences: Requires low to moderate watering and is highly drought-tolerant once established.
Mulching Preferences: Applying mulch may help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Fertilising Preferences: A light feeding with a low-phosphorus fertiliser may support growth.
Pruning Preferences: Regular pruning may help maintain shape and encourage bushiness.
Key Characteristics: Attracts native bees and nectar-feeding birds.. Salt-tolerant, making it ideal for coastal South East Queensland gardens.. Fast-growing and excellent for hedging or windbreaks..
Flower Colour/s:
Plant life cycle: Perennial
Habitat: Native to coastal New South Wales, primarily from Forster to Eden, with some scattered occurrences inland and further north. It is known to be naturalised in Queensland and Victoria. It grows naturally on coastal cliffs, sand dunes, and rocky hillsides, tolerating salt-laden winds.
Leaf information: Narrow, grey-green leaves with a fine, slightly fuzzy texture.
Preferred Soil: Prefers well-drained soils; tolerates a range of moisture levels but thrives best in slightly dry to moist conditions.
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