{"product_id":"westringia-longifolia","title":"Westringia longifolia - Longleaf Westringia","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWestringia longifolia\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly known as Longleaf Westringia, is a hardy, evergreen Australian native shrub admired for its slender, soft green foliage and delicate white to pale mauve flowers. Flowering throughout the year, this versatile shrub grows up to 1.5–2 meters tall and wide, making it perfect for hedging, screening, or as a feature plant. Its dense foliage and rounded growth habit add texture and structure to a wide range of garden styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow-maintenance and drought-tolerant, Longleaf Westringia is an excellent choice for native and water-wise gardens.\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: 1.5–2 meters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1.5–2 meters\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: Slender, soft 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; 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: Small, white to pale mauve blooms; year-round flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rounded, bushy growth habit with dense foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUses\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ideal for hedges, borders, screens, or mass planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plant 1–1.5 meters apart for dense hedging or standalone displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow Maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Requires light pruning to maintain shape and encourage compact growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePest Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Generally pest-free and resilient\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought Tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Well-suited for water-wise and low-rainfall gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalt Tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Suitable for coastal gardens and exposed sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Attraction\u003c\/strong\u003e: Flowers attract bees and small pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eErosion Control\u003c\/strong\u003e: Effective for stabilizing sandy or rocky soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e: Evergreen foliage with continuous floral interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Longleaf Westringia is a reliable and versatile plant, perfect for creating lush, low-maintenance greenery and year-round color in gardens and 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":44282184302788,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/0493\/5108\/files\/image-2024-12-15T142842.059.jpg?v=1734519018","url":"https:\/\/ornatecinternational.com\/ar\/products\/westringia-longifolia","provider":"Ornatec International","version":"1.0","type":"link"}