Westringia fruticosa 'Smokey' Ball
Westringia fruticosa 'Smokey' is an attractive, compact shrub with dense, silvery-grey foliage. The narrow, linear leaves grow in whorls around the stems, giving the plant a tidy, rounded shape. Its pale grey-green colour gives it a soft, muted look that suits a range of garden settings. In spring it produces small white flowers with a hint of pale lilac, each flower featuring delicate spots on the petals.
Cultural
'Smokey' thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soil, tolerating poor, sandy, or slightly alkaline conditions. It should be kept out of heavy, waterlogged soils. Once established, it becomes drought-tolerant, making it ideal for low-maintenance gardens. Regular pruning helps maintain its shape, though it requires minimal care overall. Being generally pest and disease-free, it’s a reliable and hardy choice for coastal gardens due to its excellent tolerance of wind and salt.
Landscape Uses
Westringia balls make excellent focal points, with their compact, sculpted form standing out beautifully, especially in minimalist or contemporary landscapes. Grouping several together creates a striking visual effect, bringing structure and rhythm to garden spaces, particularly in Mediterranean, coastal, and native garden styles.
Dimensions
Height to 1.2m
Width to 1.2m
Width to 1.2m