🌿 Westringia ‘Sea Mist’
Botanical name: Westringia brevifolia var. raleighii ‘Sea Mist’
Common names: Sea Mist Westringia, Coastal Rosemary, Native Rosemary.
Description & Main Features
Westringia ‘Sea Mist’ is a hardy Australian native evergreen shrub prized for its attractive variegated foliage and compact, bushy growth. Its narrow grey-green leaves have attractive lighter/yellowish variegation, creating a soft coastal appearance. Small mauve to lilac flowers appear mainly in late winter and spring, with additional flowering possible through the year.
🌞 Care in Perth
Perth’s Mediterranean climate suits Westringia ‘Sea Mist’ very well.
Planting:
Choose a position with full sun and good drainage. It can handle poorer soils, but avoid areas where water remains around the roots.
Watering:
Water regularly during establishment, particularly through Perth’s first summer. Once established, it is quite drought tolerant, although occasional deep watering during prolonged hot and dry periods will maintain better growth.
Fertiliser:
Use a slow-release, low-phosphorus Australian native fertiliser in spring. Avoid excessive fertilising, which can encourage soft, weak growth.
Pruning:
Lightly prune or tip-prune after establishment to encourage dense, bushy growth. Regular trimming can maintain a neat hedge or rounded shape.
🏡 Landscaping Importance
‘Sea Mist’ is an excellent low-maintenance landscaping plant for Perth. Its evergreen variegated foliage provides colour and structure throughout the year, even when many flowering plants are out of bloom.
It is particularly useful for:
Its ability to tolerate salt, wind, drought and exposed conditions makes it especially valuable for coastal and waterwise landscapes.
🔎 SEO Description
Westringia Sea Mist – Hardy Native Coastal Rosemary for Perth Gardens
Westringia ‘Sea Mist’ is a beautiful Australian native evergreen shrub with attractive variegated grey-green foliage and delicate mauve flowers. Growing to around 1.5–2m tall and 1.5m wide, it is ideal for hedges, screening, borders, coastal gardens and low-maintenance Perth landscapes. Drought tolerant once established and tolerant of wind and salt spray, Sea Mist Westringia is an excellent choice for waterwise and exposed garden locations.
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