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. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool. For a screen, space plants about 90 cm apart.
Watering & feeding
Wynyabbie Gem Coastal Rosemary handles dry conditions well once established. As an Australian native, feed it only with a low-phosphorus native fertiliser. Keep a newly planted specimen evenly watered through its first season; established plants can then follow the water needs above.
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
Combine Wynyabbie Gem 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 Wynyabbie Gem Coastal Rosemary
Plant Sale lists Wynyabbie Gem Coastal Rosemary as tube stock and potted plants. Current stock is confirmed manually, so register interest above before planning around a specific size.
