Grey Box Dwarf Westringia

Westringia fruticosa 'Grey Box'

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Grey Box Dwarf Westringia

Name: Grey Box Dwarf Westringia
Brand: Plants Express
Price: 49.95 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (7 reviews)

Grey Box Dwarf Westringia

Westringia fruticosa 'Grey Box'

$49.95

Select Size: 5 Gallon

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Plant Type

Shrub

Seasonality

Evergreen

Mature height

2 ft.

Mature Width

2 ft.

Sun exposure

Sun/Part Sun

Watering

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Grows Well in Zones

8, 9, 10, 11

Flowering Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Attracts Wildlife

Pollinators, Bees, Butterflies, Birds

Characteristics

Flowering, Drought Tolerant, Deer Resistant

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Description

Grey Box Dwarf Westringia is a versatile, dense, evergreen shrub that resembles boxwood with its bushy foliage and similar landscape uses. However, its beautiful grey-green, small, pointed leaves set it apart. Grey Box Westringia is a great drought-tolerant alternative to traditional boxwood hedges. With its compact size and rounded growth habit, it is the perfect shrub for low hedges, borders, groupings, or as a versatile addition to any garden.

Easy to grow, Westringia fruticosa 'Grey Box' provides structure to both formal and informal gardens. Prized for its ability to withstand heavy pruning, it offers endless design possibilities, from tightly clipped geometric shapes and whimsical topiaries to formal borders. This dwarf Westringia grows 2 to 3 feet tall and wide, making it ideal for accentuating gateways, entrances, or driveways as manicured specimens, whether in the ground or in containers. This waterwise Australian shrub thrives in both coastal and arid inland climates, tolerating wind, sea spray, and even the wet soils often found in bioswales.

Grey Box, a patented variety of Westringia fruticosa, is also known as 'WES04', Westringia rosmariniformis 'Grey Box', and Dwarf Coast Rosemary. Its white flowers bloom in spring and continue throughout much of the year. These blooms resemble rosemary flowers but are slightly larger. The plant's pale grey-green leaves have a glaucous or waxy coating, giving the shrub its distinctive grey appearance. While the common name "coast rosemary" refers to the leaf shape’s resemblance to Rosmarinus, Westringia leaves are neither edible nor fragrant like common rosemary.

Plant care

Planting – Plant in full sun or bright filtered light in well-drained soil.

Watering – Water regularly after planting until the roots are established, then reduce frequency and water as needed. It looks best with deep, infrequent irrigation in coastal gardens, while slightly more frequent watering may be required in arid, inland areas. Although drought-tolerant once established, it benefits from supplemental watering during the summer months.

Pruning – Westringia responds well to regular pruning. Lightly prune the tips after flowering, or prune more frequently to maintain a tidier, denser, formal appearance or desired shape. If left unpruned, Grey Box Westringia will naturally form a ball shape.

FAQ'S

Q: Is Grey Box Dwarf Coast Rosemary edible?
A: No, Grey Box Coast Rosemary is not edible nor fragrant like the rosemary herb; Grey Box only resembles rosemary in appearance.

Q: How hardy is Westringia Grey Box?
A: Westringia Grey Box is winter hardy to 20-25℉.

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