Westringia fruticosa ‘Zena’ – Coastal Rosemary
- Westringia fruticosa ‘Zena’
- Westringia fruticosa ‘Zena’
A hardy and naturally compact plant that responds beautifully to clipping and shaping, so makes a good hedge and topiary specimen for formal native gardens. Drought and frost tolerant, and can handle salty winds, so is good for coastal plantings. Likes a well drained soil, sunny to lightly shaded spot.
Scientific Name: | Westringia fruticosa |
Family: | Lamiaceae |
Common Name: | Coastal Rosemary |
Plant Type: | Large shrub |
Height: | 1.5 ~ 2 metres |
Width: | 1.5 ~ 2 metres |
Flower Colour: | White, Mauve |
Flowering Time: | Spring |
Ph Level: | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Type: | Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix, Saline |
Plant Environment: | Low maintenance garden, Poolside, Container growing, Coastal garden, Drought resistant |
Climate Zone: | Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean |
Light: | Sunny, Light shade |
Growth Habit: | Evergreen |
Soil Moisture: | Well-drained |
Frost Tolerance: | Tolerates light frost |
Plant Usage: | Hedge, Topiary, Screen, Windbreak |
Special Uses: | Playground friendly |
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Angus recommends Bush Tucker fertilizer for this plant.