{"product_id":"westringia-fruticosa-jervis-gem","title":"Westringia fruticosa 'Jervis Gem' - Jervis Gem Coastal Rosemary","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWestringia fruticosa ‘Jervis Gem’\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly known as Jervis Gem Coastal Rosemary, is a hardy, compact, evergreen shrub prized for its soft, grey-green foliage and delicate pale purple flowers that bloom year-round. This versatile Australian native grows up to 1 meter tall and wide, making it ideal for hedges, borders, rockeries, or as a low-maintenance feature plant in coastal and dry gardens. Its natural tolerance to wind, salt, and drought makes it perfect for challenging environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.8–1 meter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.8–1 meter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative to\u003c\/strong\u003e: Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage\u003c\/strong\u003e: Narrow, grey-green leaves; evergreen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConditions\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e: Prefers well-drained soils; tolerates sandy, loamy, and rocky types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e: Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: Low; highly drought-tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate\u003c\/strong\u003e: Thrives in temperate, subtropical, and coastal regions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Features\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pale purple, small blooms; flowers throughout the year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm\u003c\/strong\u003e: Compact, rounded habit with dense foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUses\u003c\/strong\u003e: Perfect for hedges, borders, rockeries, groundcover, or container planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plant 0.6–1 meter apart for hedging or mass planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow Maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Requires minimal care; light pruning to maintain shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePest Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Generally pest-free; highly resilient\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought Tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Performs exceptionally well in dry conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalt Tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Excellent choice for coastal gardens and exposed sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Attraction\u003c\/strong\u003e: Flowers attract bees and pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatility\u003c\/strong\u003e: Complements native, cottage, and contemporary garden styles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Jervis Gem Coastal Rosemary is a tough yet elegant shrub, perfect for adding year-round color, texture, and structure to gardens, especially in challenging coastal or dry landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"orn-pedigree\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProject pedigree:\u003c\/strong\u003e This species has stood in Ornatec's drought, salt and frost tolerance palette since the 1990s. \u003ca href=\"\/ar\/blogs\/archive\/the-drought-salt-and-frost-catalogue-a-tolerance-first-palette\"\u003eRead the tolerance catalogue record\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ornatec International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44282149339332,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/0493\/5108\/files\/dreamstime_l_276821309.jpg?v=1734519052","url":"https:\/\/ornatecinternational.com\/ar\/products\/westringia-fruticosa-jervis-gem","provider":"Ornatec International","version":"1.0","type":"link"}