Botanical Name: Common Names:
Westringia fruticosa Funky Chunky Native Rosemary, Coastal Rosemary, Coast Rosemary,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Hedging / Screening, Shrubs Bun Shaped, Dense, Rounded
Description:
A compact, native dense form of coastal rosemary with soft green/grey foliage. Small starry white flowers appear in spring and summer. Native shrub that can be easily pruned into a ball shape or used as low hedge. Suitable for coastal conditions. Hardy plant that flourishes in harsh conditions. Prefers full sun. Frost, drought and salt tolerant. Grows approx 1m H x 1m W.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
60cm-1m 60cm-1m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Habitat, Hedging / Screening, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Wind Break, Container / Pot, Native Garden, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Lamiaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Purple, White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Moderate
Wind: High
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