Native

Westringia glabra 180MM

Westringia glabra

I am Westringia glabra. My family originated from Eastern Australia.

Habit Shrub - Easy Care & Low Maintenance

Plant family Lamiaceae

I am a native upright shrub with oval, dark green leaves that produces a profusion of mauve-purple flowers year round. Particularly hardy I cope with exposed locations and coastal conditions. I am low maintenance and do not require pruning but I can be pruned to a formal shape if desired. My flowers attract bees and beneficial insects. I am suited to screening, hedges and wind breaks.

I am popular and will make you happy because...

I am well suited as a native hedging and screening plant

I produce a profusion of mauve-purple to white flowers in spring which last into early summer

I am tolerant of extremes of temperature and dry conditions

Features

Ideal light: Full Sun to Part ShadeI will thrive in full sun to semi shade

Height: 1.5m Width: 2m(Can be kept trimmed to Height: 1m Width: 1m)(Size at point of sale approx. 50cm including pot)

Water needs: Low (once established)I need minimal water once established

Suitable for coastal planting. I tolerate a range of soils but I prefer those that are well drained

Frost tolerance: High

Plant features

Coastal tolerant Mauve flowers Deep Green foliage Flowers Sep-Dec

Plant me:

In garden beds and general landscaping
As a hedge or screening plant
In native and wildlife gardens

Tips for success

Trim me regularly to maintain shape and feed me annually

Suggested spacing: 1.3m apart.

Full Sun to Part Shade (4+ hours of direct sun)

Once established, check soil moisture and water during extended dry periods.

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