{"product_id":"white-mundi-coastal-rosemary-westringia-fruticosa","title":"White Mundi™ Coastal Rosemary - Westringia fruticosa 'WES09' PBR Intended","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite Mundi Coastal Rosemary (\u003cem\u003eWestringia fruticosa\u003c\/em\u003e 'WES09') is a low, spreading westringia bred by Ozbreed for cream and grey green variegated foliage and masses of white spring flowers. It grows about 400mm high and 1m wide, a groundcover that brightens a border from a distance and rewards a closer look. It was previously sold under the trade name Variegated Mundi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariegated all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream and grey green foliage gives vivid colour from a distance and fine detail up close, in or out of flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite spring flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Abundant white flowers cover the plant in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for tough sites.\u003c\/strong\u003e It flourishes in coastal wind, moderate to heavy frost and spells of wet weather, and its drought tolerance is impressive once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow upkeep.\u003c\/strong\u003e Established plants need minimal pruning and watering. Westringia is not toxic to cats or dogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFriendly to bees.\u003c\/strong\u003e The spring flowers feed bees and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and pathways.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart, which is just under three plants per square metre. The plants merge into a continuous pale edge as they mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRocks, walls and slopes.\u003c\/strong\u003e The spreading habit cascades over rocks and wall tops, softening hard edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContrast planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ozbreed suggests setting it against green foliage such as Little Ruby Alternanthera or native grasses, where the cream variegation really shows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt wind and sandy soil suit it, so it works close to the beach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing White Mundi Coastal Rosemary in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade. It tolerates coastal winds and most soil types, and Ozbreed lists it for the ACT, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania, New South Wales and Queensland. In extremely cold climates, give it some shelter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most soils suit it. Drainage still matters, as it does for every westringia, so on heavy clay plant on a low mound with coarse compost worked in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water well for the first six weeks, with an occasional deep top up through the first summer. After that it is very drought tolerant. If you feed at all, use a low phosphorus native fertiliser in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune yearly or every second year for a tidy shape, or leave it to grow naturally. Take only soft tips, and cut out any shoot that reverts to plain green so the variegation stays strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell White Mundi Coastal Rosemary as tube stock and in 140mm pots in packs of 10. Tubes are the economical choice for a long border and settle quickly in warm weather, while the 140mm pots give a faster fill. Plants travel upright and are ready to plant on arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/westringia\"\u003eBrowse the full westringia range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/westringia-care-guide\"\u003eOur westringia care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003eSalt tolerant plants for coastal gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ozbreed\"\u003eSee the full Ozbreed range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSixty centimetres apart gives a continuous low cover. Ozbreed's range is two to three plants per square metre, and 60cm sits just under three.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat if part of it turns plain green?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut that shoot back to where the variegated growth starts. Plain green shoots are more vigorous and can take over if left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around dogs and cats?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWestringia is not toxic to cats or dogs, which is one reason it is a common choice for front gardens where pets roam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67789648560447,"sku":"WES-FRU-tube","price":18.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67789648593215,"sku":"WES-FRU-140MM-P10","price":228.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/white-mundi-coastal-rosemary-westringia-fruticosa.jpg?v=1792193203","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/white-mundi-coastal-rosemary-westringia-fruticosa","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}