Botanical Name: Common Names:
Westringia glabra Glabra Cadabra Violet Westringia, Native Rosemary, Coastal Rosemary, Coast Rosemary,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Hedging / Screening, Shrubs Dense, Shrub Like
Description:
Dense native shrub with glossy grey-green foliage and mauve flowers occuring in winter and spring. Use in tough, exposed sites. Perfect for use as a native hedge in coastal sites. Grows approx 1.5m x 1.5m.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Any, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Feature, Formal Garden, Habitat, Hedging / Screening, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Topiary / Espalier, Wind Break, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes: Prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Water well until established. Hardy native. Tip prune regularly to maintain shape and maintain a bushy habit.
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
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: No
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Moderate
Wind: High
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