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westringia blue

Looking for the perfect low-maintenance shrub with striking blue-green foliage for your New Zealand garden? Westringia blue is prized for its versatility, resilience, and elegant appearance. This hardy native Australian plant, often referred to as "coastal rosemary", is increasingly popular across Aotearoa for its ability to withstand coastal winds, drought, and poor soils while delivering a refined evergreen look. If you're searching for a reliable, easy-care plant that adds subtle colour and texture, westringia blue is a top contender.

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Westringia 'Lilac and Lace'

Westringia 'Lilac and Lace' is a compact evergreen shrub prized for its fine grey green foliage and masses of soft lilac flowers that appear over an extended period. Its naturally dense habit makes it an excellent choice for hedging, borders, coastal gardens, containers, and water wise landscapes.

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Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 1.50 m
Spread: 1.50 m
Flowering time: Spring, Summer, Winter
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses: Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Pool areas
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Rock
Westringia 'Blue Gem' low hedge with elegant mauve coloured flowers.

Westringia 'Blue Gem'

Westringia 'Blue Gem' is a hardy evergreen shrub admired for its fine grey green foliage, naturally dense rounded habit, and masses of soft blue mauve flowers over a long flowering season. It is ideal for hedging, borders, coastal gardens, containers, and water wise landscapes.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 1.00 m
Spread: 1.00 m
Flowering time: Spring, Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas, Topiary
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Modern, Rock
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Westringia 'Lilac and Lace'

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About Westringia Blue

Westringia blue stands out with its dense foliage, which ranges from silvery-blue to rich green hues. From spring into autumn, it rewards gardeners with delicate pale blue or lavender flowers. This coastal shrub typically grows up to 1–1.5 metres high and wide, making it ideal for hedging, borders, mass plantings, or as a specimen feature in native or mixed gardens. Its compact form also lends itself well to contemporary landscaping, where neatness and structure are desired.

Growing Westringia Blue in New Zealand

Westringia blue flourishes in full sun to part shade and is tolerant of salt-laden winds, making it a favourite for coastal gardens. It prefers well-drained soils and requires minimal watering once established. This variety is also remarkably resistant to pests and diseases, so you can spend more time enjoying your garden and less time maintaining it. Whether you're landscaping a new property or refreshing your existing outdoor space, westringia blue offers a solution that is both beautiful and practical.

Regular pruning can help keep westringia blue especially tidy and encourage bushier growth. Its adaptability makes it a great addition to native plant schemes, where it blends seamlessly with flax, grasses, and other drought-tolerant species.

Westringia Blue for Hedges, Borders, and Features

If you're seeking a soft yet structured hedge, westringia blue is a prime choice. It forms a neat screen that provides privacy and wind protection without dominating the landscape. It also makes an eye-catching border along pathways, driveways, or garden beds. Used as a feature plant, it draws the eye with its calming blue-toned foliage and subtle flowers among more vibrant plantings.

For more compact or distinctive forms, you might like to explore other westringia varieties such as Westringia Blue Gem, renowned for its intense blue flowers and tighter habit, or Westringia Lilac and Lace, which offers unique variegated foliage and soft purple blooms.

Explore Related Westringia Varieties

If you love the look and performance of westringia blue, you’ll appreciate the broader family of Westringia cultivars. Discover Westringia brevifolia for a finer-leaved texture, Westringia Wynyabbie Highlight for its bushy habit and delicate colouring, or Westringia Naringa for its lush foliage and dense growth ideal for hedging. Each variety brings something a little different, helping you craft the garden that suits your style and climate needs.

Why Choose Westringia Blue?

Westringia blue’s attractive foliage, soft flowers, and robust nature make it an exceptional choice for New Zealand gardeners. Whether you’re planning a coastal, native, or contemporary garden, this shrub provides lasting appeal and straightforward care. Its versatility means you can use it in multiple ways, all while enjoying a beautiful landscape year-round.

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