Westringia fruticosa - Coastal Rosemary

Westringia fruticosa, also known as Native Rosemary, Coastal Rosemary, or Coast Rosemary, is a hardy evergreen Australian native shrub known for its grey-green narrow foliage, rounded habit and reliable year-round flowering. In Melbourne gardens it typically reaches 1-1.5 meters tall and wide, forming a compact, durable plant that thrives in coastal, inland and low-water conditions. It performs exceptionally well in Melbourne's climate, with high drought, frost and wind tolerance, making it one of the most versatile native shrubs for both formal and informal landscapes. With its soft foliage texture, long flowering season and minimal care requirements, Westringia fruticosa is ideal for hedging, borders, coastal planting, erosion control and contemporary native designs.

Key Features:

• Soil: Grows best in well-drained soil; enrich heavy clay with organic matter.
• Light: Full sun to part shade; full sun encourages best flowering and compact form.
• Watering: Low; water regularly during establishment and in extended dry periods.
• Fertiliser: Apply slow-release fertiliser in spring to support strong foliage and growth.
• Maintenance: Prune lightly to maintain shape; can be kept clipped as a hedge or grown naturally.
• Flowering: White to pale lavender flowers year-round, strongest in spring and summer.

Pairswell with lomandra, grevillea, correa, callistemon and drought-tolerant Mediterranean shrubs.

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