• 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

Coastal Rosemary

Westringia fruticosa

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Expected Height Range:

1 m - 2 m

Spread Range:

1 m - 2.5 m

Preferred positioning:

Full sun, Partial sun, and Partial shade

Common uses:

Hedging, Topiary, Playground planting, Poolside planting, Privacy screening, Wind protection, Coastal garden, Container growing, Low maintenance garden, Drought tolerant, Attractive foliage, Border planting, Courtyard garden, Textural interest, Supports wildlife, and Wow! factor

Flower Season/s:

Spring and Summer

Flower Colour/s:

Plant life cycle:

Perennial

Habitat:

The natural distribution is coastal NSW, mainly from Forster to Eden, with a few scattered records on the tablelands and further north. It is known to be naturalised in Queensland and Victoria. It grows naturally very close to the ocean, on coastal cliffs and sand dunes as well as hills.

Leaf information:

Small, narrow, grey-green leaves that are soft to the touch

Preferred Soil:

Prefers well-drained soils. Will tolerate a range of moisture levels but thrives best in slightly dry to moist conditions

Loved for its soft, grey-green foliage and delicate white to pale mauve flowers that bloom throughout the year. This hardy and naturally compact plant that responds beautifully to clipping and shaping, so makes a good hedge and topiary specimen for formal native gardens. Low-maintenance and as the name might suggest perfect for coastal gardens, hedging, and borders, while its drought tolerance makes it ideal for Australian conditions.

Care Considerations:

Low to moderate watering is required, very drought-tolerant once established. Prune regularly to maintain shape and encourage bushiness and remove dead/damaged branches. A light feeding with a balanced, low-phosphorus fertiliser can be applied during the growing season.
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