Botanical Name: Common Names:
Westringia fruticosa Jervis Gem Native Rosemary, Coastal Rosemary, Coast Rosemary,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Hedging / Screening, Shrubs Bun Shaped
Description:
Silver-grey narrow leaved compact native shrub with blue flowers in the warmer months. Trim to shape, makes a great low hedge for coastal gardens or use for topiary.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
60cm-1m 60cm-1m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Hedging / Screening, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Topiary / Espalier, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes: Prefers well drained soil but tolerates most. Low water use, but water adequately in hot months to avoid yellow leaves. Planting Spacing Guide - 40cm apart
Plant Care
Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser
Family Name: Origin:
Lamiaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Grey, Silver
Flower Colour: Blue
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: No
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: High
Wind: High
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