A low spreading coastal rosemary forming a dense flat mat of grey-green foliage with white flowers most of the year. Excellent for groundcover and erosion control.
At a glance
- Plant type: Spreading groundcover
- Mature size: 30 cm H × 2 m W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: very drought tolerant once established
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Australian native
About Mundi Coastal Rosemary
Botanically, Westringia fruticosa 'Mundi' is a fast-growing spreading groundcover in the Lamiaceae family, native to Australia. It reaches around 30 cm tall and 2 m wide at maturity, with evergreen and silver-grey foliage. White flowers appear for much of the year.
Where to grow Mundi Coastal Rosemary
Mundi Coastal Rosemary suits warm-temperate, Mediterranean and subtropical climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters. It also tolerates salt-laden coastal winds, is a genuinely water-wise choice and is usually left alone by rabbits.
Soil & planting
Mundi Coastal Rosemary does best in free-draining and sandy soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Mundi Coastal Rosemary handles dry conditions well once established. As an Australian native, feed it only with a low-phosphorus native fertiliser. During the first growing season, water deeply whenever the upper soil begins to dry, then reduce the frequency as roots establish.
Pruning & care
Prune Mundi Coastal Rosemary after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Mundi Coastal Rosemary in the garden
Mundi Coastal Rosemary earns its place for holding soil on banks and slopes, a feature or specimen planting and pots and courtyard containers. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
Combine Mundi Coastal Rosemary with plants that share its preference for very drought tolerant and warm-temperate climate. Use an odd-numbered group where space allows, or repeat it at intervals through a longer bed. It combines naturally with other Australian natives in a habitat or water-wise garden.
Buying Mundi Coastal Rosemary
Plant Sale lists Mundi Coastal Rosemary as tube stock and potted plants. Current stock is confirmed manually, so register interest above before planning around a specific size.
