Westringia Fruticosa Flat N Fruity 1.4 L Pot
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Westringia fruticosa ‘Flat ‘n’ Fruity’
Common name: Flat ‘n’ Fruity Coastal Rosemary
Botanical name: Westringia fruticosa ‘Flat ‘n’ Fruity’
Description
Westringia fruticosa ‘Flat ‘n’ Fruity’ is a compact, low-growing Australian native shrub selected for its naturally spreading habit and dense grey-green foliage. Throughout spring and summer, it produces masses of delicate white to pale mauve flowers that attract bees and other beneficial pollinators. Its tidy form, drought tolerance, and coastal resilience make it an outstanding choice for modern, low-maintenance landscapes throughout Perth.
Features
- Height: 30–50 cm
- Width: 1–1.5 m
- Growth rate: Moderate to fast
- Flowers: Small white to pale mauve flowers
- Flowering season: Mainly spring and summer, with spot flowering throughout the year
- Foliage: Dense, soft grey-green evergreen leaves
- Wildlife: Attracts bees, butterflies and other pollinators
Landscaping importance
Westringia ‘Flat ‘n’ Fruity’ is ideal for:
- Ground cover
- Borders and garden edging
- Mass planting
- Waterwise gardens
- Coastal gardens
- Native landscapes
- Slopes and erosion control
- Large pots and containers
Its low, spreading habit effectively suppresses weeds while creating a neat, evergreen carpet.
Care in Perth
- Sun: Full sun to light partial shade.
- Soil: Prefers well-drained sandy or loamy soils and tolerates poor soils.
- Watering: Water regularly during establishment. Once established, it is highly drought tolerant and requires only occasional deep watering during prolonged dry periods.
- Fertiliser: Feed lightly with a slow-release native fertiliser in spring if required.
- Mulch: Apply organic mulch to conserve moisture and reduce weeds, keeping it away from the stem.
- Frost: Tolerates light to moderate frosts.
- Coastal conditions: Excellent tolerance to salt spray, wind and coastal conditions, making it ideal for Perth’s coastal suburbs.
Pruning and maintenance
- Lightly trim once or twice a year to maintain a dense, tidy appearance.
- Prune after the main flowering period to encourage fresh growth.
- Remove any dead or damaged branches as needed.
- Avoid severe pruning into old wood.
Why grow
Westringia
‘Flat ‘n’ Fruity’?
- Low-growing and spreading ground cover
- Attractive grey-green evergreen foliage
- Delicate flowers for much of the year
- Drought tolerant and low maintenance
- Excellent for coastal and waterwise gardens
- Great for erosion control and weed suppression
- Australian native that attracts pollinators
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Westringia Fruticosa Flat N Fruity 1.4 L Pot
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