A dense rounded shrub with fine grey-green foliage and mauve flowers through most of the year. Hardier and showier than the species, it clips superbly into hedges and balls.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 1.8 m H × 1.5 m W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: very drought tolerant once established
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Australian native
About Wynyabbie Gem Coastal Rosemary
Botanically, Westringia 'Wynyabbie Gem' is a fast-growing shrub in the Lamiaceae family, native to Australia. It reaches around 1.8 m tall and 1.5 m wide at maturity, with evergreen and silver-grey foliage. Purple flowers appear for much of the year.
Where to grow Wynyabbie Gem Coastal Rosemary
Wynyabbie Gem 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 and is a genuinely water-wise choice.
Soil & planting
Wynyabbie Gem Coastal Rosemary does best in free-draining, sandy and loamy soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in. For a screen, space plants about 90 cm apart.
Watering & feeding
Wynyabbie Gem Coastal Rosemary is very drought tolerant once established, so once its roots are down it needs little supplementary water. As an Australian native, feed it only with a low-phosphorus native fertiliser. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Prune Wynyabbie Gem Coastal Rosemary after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. It clips well, so trim two or three times a year for a formal finish. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Wynyabbie Gem Coastal Rosemary in the garden
Wynyabbie Gem Coastal Rosemary earns its place for a fast screen or informal hedge, clipping into topiary, 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
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Wynyabbie Gem Coastal Rosemary with other plants that enjoy the same very drought tolerant and warm-temperate climate. Repeat it through a border to tie the planting together and give a sense of rhythm. It combines naturally with other Australian natives in a habitat or water-wise garden.
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