Description

Westringia fruticosa is a hardy evergreen shrub admired for its fine, grey-green foliage and delicate white to pale-lilac flowers. Its naturally rounded growth habit and excellent tolerance of coastal conditions make it ideal for Mediterranean gardens, hedges and decorative containers.

💧 Watering

Water regularly while establishing. Once mature, it is drought-tolerant and requires only occasional deep watering during Malta’s hottest summer months.

☀️ Light

Thrives in full sun to partial shade. Excellent for Malta’s sunny gardens and exposed coastal locations.

🍃 Foliage / Growth

Produces narrow, grey-green leaves and small, delicate flowers throughout much of the year, with stronger flowering in spring. Forms a dense, rounded shrub that responds well to pruning.

🪴 Potting Mix

Prefers well-draining soil and tolerates sandy, rocky and limestone-rich conditions. Avoid waterlogged soil.

🌿 Fertilizer

Requires minimal feeding. Apply a light dose of balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring if needed.

🐕🐈 Pet Safety

Reliable toxicity information for cats and dogs is limited. Discourage pets from chewing the foliage.

🌬️ Air Purifying

Primarily valued for its evergreen foliage, delicate flowers and ability to provide shelter and nectar for garden wildlife.

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The Price is per one individual plant.