Overview
Westringia villosa Mundi ('Wes05'PBR) is a bushy shrubs in the genus Westringia, part of the Lamiaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Westringia villosa Mundi ('Wes05'PBR) 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 villosa Mundi ('Wes05'PBR) is a bushy evergreen shrub cultivar within the Westringia genus, which includes 25 species native to Australia. It features slender, lanceolate deep green leaves similar to those of rosemary, and produces flowers ranging from white to pale blue. This cultivar thrives in full sun with a sheltered aspect, preferring fertile, moist but well-drained loam or sandy soils across a range of pH levels. It is suitable for use in hedges, mixed borders, screens, mass plantings, and wind breaks, offering seasonal interest in spring and summer.
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 villosa Mundi ('Wes05'PBR) 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 villosa Mundi ('Wes05'PBR)
- Propagation
- Semi-ripe cuttings in late summer, Seed sown in spring
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Westringia villosa Mundi ('Wes05'PBR)?
Westringia villosa Mundi ('Wes05'PBR) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Westringia villosa Mundi ('Wes05'PBR) need?
Westringia villosa Mundi ('Wes05'PBR) grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Westringia villosa Mundi ('Wes05'PBR) hardy in the UK?
Westringia villosa Mundi ('Wes05'PBR) has an RHS hardiness rating of H2, meaning it is tender, tolerating 1–5°C, and needs frost-free protection over winter.
How do I propagate Westringia villosa Mundi ('Wes05'PBR)?
Semi-ripe cuttings in late summer, Seed sown in spring.