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WESTRINGIA rosmariniformis
Commonly known as Australian rosemary
Whorls of narrow rosemary-like leaves and delicate white flowers
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Syn. W. fruticosa -
Pests & Diseases
None -
Place of origin
Australia (New South Wales) -
EvergreenLinear to narrowly lance-shaped leaves 1.5-2.5cm (½-1in) long, mid- to deep-green above, white-felted beneath.
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White
To very pale blue. -
Tender (greenhouse & conservatory)
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Entire
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Lanceolate
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Linear
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Height
1.5m (5ft) -
Spread
1.5m (5ft) -
Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightErect, rounded, bushy shrub, becoming open with age. Produces solitary, tubular flowers 1.5cm (½in) across with darker freckling in the throats, in axillary cymes.
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Heated greenhouse - warm temperate
Can be grown outside in summer. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 5°C (41°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Winter Seasonal Interest
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Mature Size1.5m (5ft)
1.5m (5ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
Australian / New ZealandGreenhouse / conservatoryNot the sort of plants to be grown outside where there are likely to be frosts. These plants need to be grown in a conservatory or cool greenhouse or at least brought inside for the winterLoam based compost with added leaf mould and sharp sand. Full light.
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Pruning group
Pruning group 6
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soilOutdoors
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Outdoors
Westringia rosmariniformis - Care Guide