Westringia fruticosa 'Grey Box'

Westringia fruticosa ‘Grey Box’ - Coastal Rosemary Westringia Grey Box is a compact, hardy Australian native shrub featuring attractive grey-green foliage and delicate white to pale mauve flowers. With its naturally dense, rounded growth habit, this low-maintenance variety is ideal for formal and informal hedging, garden borders, mass planting and coastal landscapes. Position Westringia 'Grey Box' thrives in full sun to part shade. Highly tolerant of coastal conditions, salt spray, wind and dry conditions once established. Prefers well-drained soil. This hardy native prefers well-drained soil but will tolerate a wide range of soil types, including sandy and clay-based soils once established. Avoid areas that remain consistently waterlogged. Growth Grey Box is a compact, naturally rounded shrub growing approximately 30–45 cm high and 30–45 cm wide. Features dense, fine grey-green foliage with small, delicate flowers appearing throughout much of the year. Its tidy growth habit makes it ideal for low hedging and structured garden designs. Planting Guide Plant in well-drained soil, allowing approximately 30–40 cm between plants for a dense, continuous border or hedge. Water regularly during establishment to encourage strong root development. Plant Care Low maintenance and drought tolerant once established. Water during extended dry periods and apply a slow-release native fertiliser as required. Light pruning will help maintain a neat, compact shape and encourage dense growth. Naturally hardy and well suited to Australian coastal gardens.