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Westringia fru. 'Grey Box'

Dwarf Coast Rosemary

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Description

A true dwarf coastal rosemary selection that has a natural box shape and beautiful gray-green foliage which makes this Westringia far different than any other we have seen. Perfect for a hedge or group planting in pocket gardens and home gardens, yet tough enough for commercial applications as well! Grey Box seems to work well in both arid and humid Zones 9-11 climates. So while Westringia are best suited to Mediterranean climates, Grey Box has continued to perform very well in subtropical climates, provided it is planted in a raised and free-draining soil and is watered infrequently (and best when irrigated via drip irrigation). Drought and salt tolerant. This evergreen plant grows to 3' tall and wide. Responds well to pruning. White, quarter-sized flowers appear in small clusters along the stems from late winter to summer and sporadically throughout the season.

 

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

1-3'

Width Range

3-6'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Intermittent

Leaf Color

Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Very Low, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish

Accenting Features

Fall Color, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Foundation, Patio, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Filler, Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting, Wind Break

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.

Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.