Westringia longifolia ‘Snow Flurry’ – Coastal Rosemary
A larger growing Westringia which is brilliant for hedging and topiary work, as it responds very well to pruning. Naturally growing to around three metres tall and wide, it is a tough and hardy low maintenance plant. It has grey green foliage and white flowers from winter to summer. Withstands wind and salt spray for coastal sites, and frost and drought tolerant. Likes a sunny to lightly shaded position. Can take dry to moist soils, mildly acid to mild alkaline.
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- Westringia longifolia – ‘Snow Flurry’
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- Westringia longifolia – ‘Snow Flurry’
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- Westringia longifolia – ‘Snow Flurry’
| Family: | Lamiaceae |
| Scientific Name: | Westringia longifolia |
| Cultivar: | Snow Flurry |
| Common Name: | Coastal Rosemary |
| Plant Type: | Small shrub, Large shrub |
| Height: | 2 ~ 3 metres |
| Width: | 2 ~ 3 metres |
| Flower Colour: | White |
| Flowering Time: | Spring, Summer, Winter |
| Ph Level: | Acid, Neutral, Alkaline |
| Soil Type: | Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Saline, Poor soil |
| Plant Environment: | Low maintenance garden, Poolside, Coastal garden, Drought resistant |
| Climate Zone: | Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Semi-arid |
| Light: | Sunny, Light shade |
| Growth Habit: | Evergreen, Dense foliage, Spreading |
| Lifespan: | Perennial |
| Soil Moisture: | Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage |
| Frost Tolerance: | Tolerates light frost |
| Plant Usage: | Hedge, Topiary, Screen, Windbreak |
| Special Features: | Erosion control, Bird nesting plant, Playground friendly |
| Attracts Wildlife: | Bees, Butterflies, Other insects |
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The Wildflower Place Erina – NSW
Newcastle Wildflower Nursery – NSW
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Native Grace Nursery – Robertson NSW
Wariapendi Nursery – Colo Vale NSW
Sydney Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Geelong Native Plants – Victoria
Wimmera Native Nursery – Victoria
Forest Heart eco-Nursery – Maleny Queensland
Natives R Us – Traveston – Queensland
Manuka Native Nursery – South Australia
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