Coastal Rosemary Jervis Gem - Westringia fruticosa Jervis Gem

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Coastal Rosemary Jervis Gem - Westringia fruticosa Jervis Gem

Name: Coastal Rosemary Jervis Gem - Westringia fruticosa Jervis Gem
Brand: Plant Nest
SKU: Westringia fruticosa Jervis Gem - 14cm
Price: 9.95 AUD
Availability: InStock

Compact, hardy native shrub with grey-green foliage and soft lavender flowers, ideal for borders, hedging and coastal gardens in Melbourne.

$9.95

Pot Size:

14cm

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Quick Facts

Position

This plant performs best in full sun to semi shade.

Size

It typically grows to between 0.6 and 1 metre tall and wide. Bun shaped habit.

Water

Low water use is required once established.

Uses

It is suitable for low hedging, borders, coastal gardens, native gardens, containers and formal landscapes.

Description

Westringia fruticosa Jervis Gem is a compact Australian native shrub selected for its dense, bun shaped habit and attractive grey green foliage. It produces clusters of small white to pale lavender flowers through spring and summer, adding subtle seasonal interest while maintaining a neat, structured form. Highly tolerant of wind, frost and drought, this low maintenance variety is well suited to low hedging, borders and coastal landscapes.

Key Features:

Compact evergreen Australian native with naturally dense bun shaped growth habit.
Grey green aromatic foliage provides year round structure and texture.
Small white to pale lavender flowers appear in spring and summer.
Highly tolerant of drought, frost, wind and coastal exposure.
Low maintenance plant requiring minimal pruning to maintain shape.

Growing & Care Guide

Soil: Adaptable to clay, loam or sandy soils provided drainage is adequate.
Light: Full sun to semi shade supports compact growth.
Watering: Low, water regularly during establishment and in extended dry periods.
Fertiliser: Apply a low phosphorus slow release fertiliser annually.
Maintenance: Minimal pruning required due to naturally compact habit.
Flowering: Small white to pale lavender flowers appear in spring and summer.

Landscaping Ideas

Jervis Gem suits coastal gardens, borders, low water plantings, rockeries, native gardens, erosion control and clipped hedging. Its compact habit and soft grey green foliage complement both contemporary and naturalistic planting styles, providing contrast to darker or broader leaved shrubs. Pairs beautifully with lomandra, grevillea, correa, callistemon and Mediterranean drought tolerant shrubs.

Expert Tip

Space plants evenly to allow their natural bun shaped forms to merge into a continuous low hedge.

FAQ's

Q: Is Westringia Jervis Gem suitable for coastal gardens?

Yes. It performs exceptionally well in coastal conditions.

Q: Does it require frequent pruning?

No. Its compact habit requires minimal maintenance.

Q: Can it tolerate frost?

Yes. It has high frost tolerance.

Why Choose Plant Nest?

At Plant Nest, we make it easy to buy plants online with delivery direct to your door. Every plant is hand-selected for quality, carefully packed, and backed by expert advice so you can grow with confidence.

Plant Nest Coastal Rosemary Jervis Gem - Westringia fruticosa Jervis Gem

$9.95

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