Westringia NARINGA
- Mature size: 1.5-2m tall 1-1.5m wide
- Recommended spacing: 60cm-1m apart for hedge.
- Ideal growing conditions: Full Sun - Part shade.
- Growth rate: Moderate.
Uses
Pot/container plant, patio/verandah plant, native garden, small gardens, formal gardens, Topiary or Parterre gardens, wildflower/cottage garden, Mediterranean garden, rockeries, courtyard, garden filler, mass plantings, lining driveways, feature shrub, playgrounds, short hedge, informal screen, borders/edges, coastal gardens.
Noteworthy
Australian native cultivar, hardy evergreen, low maintenance, attractive foliage and flowers, attracts birds and pollinators, seasonal colour interest.
Tolerant
Pruning, coastal conditions, wind, drought and light frost once established, sandy to well-drained clay soils.
Colour/Growth form
Dense evergreen shrub with fine grey-green foliage and a naturally tidy, upright habit. It produces masses of soft mauve to pink flowers in spring, with spot flowering possible at other times of the year.
What is Coastal Rosemary Naringa?
Westringia Naringa is a fast-establishing Australian native shrub valued for hedging, screening and low-maintenance structure. Its dense upright form, fine foliage and mauve flowers make it useful for native gardens, coastal landscapes, formal clipped hedges and short informal privacy screens.
How to care for Coastal Rosemary Nargina
Plant Westringia Naringa in full sun to part shade with free-draining soil, avoiding wet or waterlogged areas. Water regularly during establishment and mulch around the base to help retain moisture. Prune after flowering or as needed to maintain a neat hedge, and apply a slow-release native fertiliser in the warmer months.
