Description
Bring year-round colour and structure to your garden with Westringia fruticosa 'Variegata', an attractive evergreen shrub featuring soft grey-green leaves edged with creamy white. Its compact, bushy habit and delicate white to pale lilac flowers, which appear from spring through summer and often intermittently throughout the year, make it a versatile choice for a wide range of garden styles.
Exceptionally hardy in coastal conditions, drought-tolerant once established, and easy to maintain, this Australian native is perfect for hedging, borders, containers, and Mediterranean-inspired gardens. It responds well to pruning, making it ideal for shaping into neat formal hedges or relaxed informal plantings.
Key Features:
Evergreen variegated foliage for year-round interest
Small white to pale lilac flowers from spring into summer
Compact, dense growth habit
Excellent for hedging, borders, and containers
Tolerant of coastal exposure and drought once established
Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil
Plant Care:
Plant in a sunny position with free-draining soil. Water regularly during establishment, then only during prolonged dry periods. Light pruning after flowering helps maintain a dense, tidy shape.
Mature Size: Approximately 1–2 m high × 1–2 m wide.
