Westringia 'Mauve Skies'

How to grow Westringia 'Mauve Skies' in NZ

Westringia 'Mauve Skies' grows best in full sun with well drained soil. Improve the planting area with compost before planting and water regularly while establishing. Once established it tolerates drought, wind, and coastal conditions well, requiring only occasional watering during extended dry periods. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring to encourage healthy growth and prolific flowering.

Westringia 'Mauve Skies' care tips

Westringia 'Mauve Skies' responds well to light trimming after flowering or whenever shaping is required. Avoid pruning heavily into old wood and apply mulch annually to conserve soil moisture while keeping it away from the stems. Feed each spring and remove any damaged or untidy growth to maintain a dense, attractive habit.

Westringia 'Mauve Skies' size, spacing, and growth rate

Westringia 'Mauve Skies' typically grows 1 to 1.5 metres tall and wide. Space plants around 80 centimetres apart for hedging or about 1 metre apart as individual specimens. Growth is moderate, producing a naturally bushy evergreen shrub suitable for formal and informal gardens.

Landscaping uses for Westringia 'Mauve Skies'

Westringia 'Mauve Skies' is ideal for hedging, borders, coastal gardens, Mediterranean style landscapes, cottage gardens, containers, and low maintenance plantings. Its evergreen foliage provides year round structure while the mauve flowers attract bees and other pollinators. It is an excellent choice for drought tolerant gardens.

Why buy Westringia 'Mauve Skies' from The Plant Company?

The Plant Company is NZ’s most trusted plant nursery, supplying premium quality plants that are carefully grown for outstanding garden performance. Every Westringia 'Mauve Skies' is selected for health and vigour before dispatch so it arrives ready to establish successfully. Our experienced team provides expert advice, fast nationwide delivery, and dependable customer service.