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westringia varieties nz

Looking for the best westringia varieties NZ gardeners can grow? Whether you're seeking hardy native hedges, easy-care groundcovers, or compact shrubs for coastal gardens, Westringia is an outstanding choice. Drought-tolerant, salt-tolerant, and virtually maintenance-free, Westringia varieties thrive in New Zealand's diverse climates, making them an essential feature for modern landscaping.

Westringia 'Wynyabbie Highlight'

Westringia 'Wynyabbie Highlight' is a striking evergreen shrub admired for its fine variegated green and cream foliage, naturally rounded habit, and delicate pale mauve to white flowers that appear through much of the year. It is ideal for hedging, borders, containers, coastal gardens, and low maintenance landscapes.

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Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate

Plant type: Shrubs

Height: 1.00 m

Spread: 1.00 m

Flowering time: Spring, Summer

Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy

Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Hedging, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas

Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Rock

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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From $18.95

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

Why Choose Westringia Varieties in New Zealand?

Westringias are beloved for their versatility, resilience, and year-round appeal. With soft, evergreen foliage and dainty white, mauve, or lavender flowers, they'll keep your garden looking lush even through dry spells. Many NZ landscapers and gardeners turn to westringia for neat borders, coastal gardens, native plant schemes, and low-maintenance mass plantings. These Australian natives adapt especially well to NZ conditions, handling wind, poor soils, and even salty sea air.

Popular Westringia Varieties NZ

When searching for westringia varieties nz, you'll find a diverse selection suitable for every garden style.

Westringia Wynyabbie Highlight

Westringia Wynyabbie Highlight is a standout with silvery-green foliage edged in creamy white. Its dense, upright habit makes it excellent for contemporary hedging, while pale purple flowers add a soft pop of colour throughout much of the year.

Westringia Low Horizon

Perfect for low, spreading groundcover, Westringia Low Horizon grows compact and neat, reaching just 30cm high. Ideal for erosion control, border edging, or covering tricky dry banks, this variety brings a tidy, modern look to any landscape.

Westringia Grey Box

Celebrated for its ultra-compact form, Westringia Grey Box is widely used for tight hedges or mass plantings. Its fine silver-grey foliage holds its shape with minimal trimming and pairs beautifully with native grasses or flowering perennials.

Westringia Morning Light

With a more upright, bushy habit, Westringia Morning Light offers soft, light green leaves and a gentle flush of white-mauve blooms. It's perfect as an accent shrub, or form a low-maintenance privacy screen with minimal fuss.

Westringia fruticosa Variegated

If you love a little contrast, Westringia fruticosa Variegated delivers with striking cream-edged leaves and delicate white flowers. Use it to brighten darker corners, line garden paths, or mix with natives for a distinctive designer look.

How to Grow and Care for Westringia in NZ

All westringia varieties thrive in full sun to part shade and tolerate a range of free-draining soils. They're naturally drought-hardy, making them a reliable pick for exposed or low-water gardens. An annual light trim helps maintain shape, but most varieties require little maintenance beyond that.

Design Tips for Westringia in New Zealand Gardens

Try planting a mix of different westringia varieties NZ-wide in massed drifts for a modern, textured effect. Smaller forms like Westringia Grey Box work well as box hedges, while taller types like Westringia Wynyabbie Highlight make striking feature plants or backdrops.

Explore our full range of westringia plants to find the perfect match for your garden project. With options for every space and style, it's easy to see why westringia varieties are a top choice across New Zealand.

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