A small and very tough shrub which is perfect for low maintenance gardens, and withstands coastal conditions, drought and frosts. Grows to around a metre high and wide. It has great grey green foliage and semi double palest pink flowers for most of the year. Good for sunny to lightly shaded positions. Naturally dense growing, it also responds well to pruning. Suits cool temperate to subtropical climates, and semi arid places.
Westringia fruticosa ‘Double Wonder’ – Coastal Rosemary
Plant Information
Plant Type - Small shrub
Common Name - Coastal Rosemary
Scientific Name - Westringia fruticosa
Family - Lamiaceae
Cultivar Name - Double Wonder
Other Common Name -
Minimum Height - 0.5
Maximum Height - 1
Minimum Width - 0.5
Maximum Width - 1
Flower Colour - Pink
Flowering Time - All year
pH Level - Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type - Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Saline, Poor soil
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, 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, Mound-shaped
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage
Propagation Method -
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Hedge, Topiary, Feature plant, Border plant
Special Uses - Erosion control, Pipe and drain friendly, Pollution tolerant, Playground friendly
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Butterflies, Other insects
Angus Cultivar -