Westringia fruticosa 'Jervis Gem'
The compact version of Westringia ‘Wynyabbie Gem’, 'Jervis Gem', is a versatile and hardy shrub native to the coastal regions of eastern Australia. Its leaves are small, narrow, and linear, and they are a grey-green colour. Its foliage is dense and compact, giving the plant a bushy appearance. Mauve flowers bloom sporadically throughout the year, with peak flowering occurring in spring.
Cultural
Prefers a full sun position and well-draining soil, though can tolerate a wide range of soil types. Tolerant of salt spray and coastal winds, it thrives when clipped into hedges. Requires little water once established and is relatively pest and disease-free.
Landscape Uses
Ideal for hedging, borders, mass planting, or as a topiary specimen, Westringia fruticosa is well-suited to coastal gardens due to its tolerance of salt spray and coastal winds. It mixes well with citrus and rosemary to form an Aussie Mediterranean garden or with Eucalyptus pulverulenta 'Baby Blue' and Correa alba to form a modern native garden.
Dimensions
Height to 1.2m
Width to 1.2m
Can be kept to 70cm high x 70cm wide through pruning.
Width to 1.2m
Can be kept to 70cm high x 70cm wide through pruning.