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Westringia wynyabbie gem

Description: A hybrid between Westringia fruiticosa and Westringia eremicola. A hardy compact shrub with narrow grey-green to dark green leaves and small blue-mauve flowers arising from the leaf axils. B

otanical Name Westringia wynyabbie gem

Common Name: Native rosemary

Height: a medium dense shrub growing to 1.5m tall by 1.5 m high.

Flower: Flowers are lilac/mauve in colour and are seen mainly in spring

Growth and Habits: A medium shrub to 2m. This is an extremely hardy plant that will tolerate almost any situation. It has small lilac flowers for most of the year and grows to around 2.0 metres high and wide. Will tolerate coastal conditions & is ideal for hedging or screening.Once established is very hardy & drought tolerant. A bird attracting native which is ideal for small gardens or larger landscapes

Prune: It responds well to pruning if required and is tolerant of at least moderate frost and coastal conditions Watering Needs: Drought tolerant species once established. Tip prune to maintain shape and size.

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