Westringia Aussie Box®
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Family Name:
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Lamiaceae |
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Botanical Name:
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Westringia 'WES02' Aussie Box PBR |
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Size:
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70 – 95cm tall x 70 – 95cm wide |
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Frost Tolerance:
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High |
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Growth Rate:
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Fast |
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Description:
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A native shrub with grey-green foliage and mauve flowers throughout spring and summer. |
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Position:
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Full sun to light shade. Suits most soil types, prefers free draining soils. Avoid wet feet or depressed planting areas. Tolerates frost and drought. |
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Care:
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Water as required for 8-13 weeks until established. Plant in a well mulched garden (chunky mulch is recommended). If required use slow release fertiliser in spring. Leave unpruned in its tidy natural shape or prune to shape 1-3 times a year after flowering (this depends on your requirements, more frequent pruning will provide a tidier shape). |
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Features:
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• Great native alternative to exotic box plants • Requires less pruning than other Westringias • Drought tolerant and needs less water than exotic box plants |
