Westringia fruticosa

Westringia fruticosa: characteristics and care

Westringia fruticosa, popularly known as sea rosemary, is a perennial shrub native to the coasts of Australia that stands out for its small, greyish-green foliage, similar to that of rosemary, and its small white flowers that appear in a prolonged manner.

Its compact and rounded shape, along with its good response to pruning, makes it a popular choice for low hedges and borders in coastal gardens.

It tolerates salinity, wind and drought very well, making it an excellent choice for coastal gardens.

At Ornacom we cultivate each specimen directly, guaranteeing a balanced size and vigorous development from the first years of planting.

Extended species profile

Verified cultivation data, designed so that any visitor can understand at a glance whether the plant is suitable for their climate and garden.

Crop

Exposure

Full sun or partial shade

Irrigation

ORN-RIEGO 2/5 · low — supplemental irrigation during establishment and drought; allow to partially dry

Soil / moisture

Dry to cool; well drained

Bloom

Summer

Climate

USDA Hardiness

9–11

Compatible climates

Csa, Csb, Cfa warm, BSh

Tolerance to humid climate

ORN-HUM 3/5 · medium

Maintenance

Development

ORN-ALT 2/5 · 1–2 m · medium growth

Pests

ORN-PLAGA 2/5 · low — occasional leafhoppers/mealybugs and stem rot from excess water

Pass

ORN-FERTILIZER 1/5 · very low — moderate application in spring only if the soil is poor; avoid excess N

  • Warning

Tolerates salt and wind; avoid saturated soils, especially in winter.

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Westringia fruticosa: characteristics and care

Westringia fruticosa, popularly known as sea rosemary, is a perennial shrub native to the coasts of Australia that stands out for its small, greyish-green foliage, similar to that of rosemary, and its small white flowers that appear in a prolonged manner.

Its compact and rounded shape, along with its good response to pruning, makes it a popular choice for low hedges and borders in coastal gardens.

It tolerates salinity, wind and drought very well, making it an excellent choice for coastal gardens.

At Ornacom we cultivate each specimen directly, guaranteeing a balanced size and vigorous development from the first years of planting.

Extended species profile

Verified cultivation data, designed so that any visitor can understand at a glance whether the plant is suitable for their climate and garden.

Crop

Exposure

Full sun or partial shade

Irrigation

ORN-RIEGO 2/5 · low — supplemental irrigation during establishment and drought; allow to partially dry

Soil / moisture

Dry to cool; well drained

Bloom

Mainly summer

Climate

USDA Hardiness

9–11

Compatible climates

Csa, Csb, Cfa warm, BSh

Tolerance to humid climate

ORN-HUM 3/5 · medium

Maintenance

Development

ORN-ALT 2/5 · 1–2 m · medium growth

Pests

ORN-PLAGA 2/5 · low — occasional leafhoppers/mealybugs and stem rot from excess water

Pass

ORN-FERTILIZER 1/5 · very low — moderate application in spring only if the soil is poor; avoid excess N

  • Warning

Tolerates salt and wind; avoid saturated soils, especially in winter.

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