Westringia longifolia
Longleaf Westringia
The Westringia longifolia, 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.
Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant, Longleaf Westringia is an excellent choice for native and water-wise gardens.
Specifications
- Height1.5–2 meters
- Width1.5–2 meters
- Native toAustralia
- FoliageSlender, soft green leaves; evergreen
- Growth rateModerate
Conditions
- SoilPrefers well-drained soils; tolerates sandy, loamy, and rocky types
- LightFull sun to partial shade
- WaterLow; drought-tolerant once established
- ClimateThrives in temperate, subtropical, and coastal regions
Additional Features
- FlowersSmall, white to pale mauve blooms; year-round flowering
- FormRounded, bushy growth habit with dense foliage
- UsesIdeal for hedges, borders, screens, or mass planting
- SpacingPlant 1–1.5 meters apart for dense hedging or standalone displays
- Low MaintenanceRequires light pruning to maintain shape and encourage compact growth
- Pest ResistanceGenerally pest-free and resilient
- Drought ToleranceWell-suited for water-wise and low-rainfall gardens
- Salt ToleranceSuitable for coastal gardens and exposed sites
- Wildlife AttractionFlowers attract bees and small pollinators
- Erosion ControlEffective for stabilizing sandy or rocky soils
- Seasonal AppealEvergreen foliage with continuous floral interest
The Longleaf Westringia is a reliable and versatile plant, perfect for creating lush, low-maintenance greenery and year-round color in gardens and landscapes.
Project pedigree: This species has stood in Ornatec's drought, salt and frost tolerance palette since the 1990s. Read the tolerance catalogue record.