Overview

Westringia longifolia is a bushy shrubs in the genus Westringia, part of the Lamiaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Westringia longifolia grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H2. Suggested uses include hedges, mixed borders, screens, mass plantings and wind breaks.

About

Westringia longifolia is a bushy evergreen shrub belonging to the Westringia genus, which includes 25 Australian species known for their slender, lanceolate deep green leaves and flowers ranging from white to pale blue. This cultivar thrives in full sun and prefers sheltered positions with fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils of varying pH levels. It is hardy to UK zone H2 and is suitable for use in hedges, mixed borders, screens, mass plantings, and wind breaks. Interest is mainly during the spring and summer seasons.

About the genus

Westringia is a genus of Australian shrubs. As with other members of the mint family their upper petal is divided into two lobes. There are four stamens - the upper two are fertile while the lower two are reduced to staminodes.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Westringia

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

East-facing, South-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H2

Plant details

Westringia longifolia size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Shrubs

Habit

Bushy

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Hedges, Mixed borders, Screens, Mass plantings, Wind breaks

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Westringia longifolia

Propagation

Semi-ripe cuttings in late summer, Seed sown in spring

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions