Westringia fruticosa 'Jervis Gem' (Australian rosemary 'Jervis Gem')

Cultivation

Under glass, grow in loam-based compost with added sharp sand and leaf mould in full light. In growth, water moderately and feed monthly; water sparingly in winter. Outdoors in frost-free areas, plant in moderately fertile, well-drained or moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Tends to flower year-round in mild, coastal areas. Drought tolerant once established. Does not tolerate waterlogged conditions. In frost-prone areas, can be grown in a container and overwintered indoors.

Suggested uses

Containers/Patio, Coastal, Beds and borders, Mediterranean, Cottage/Informal, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Wallside and trellises, Greenhouse, Bees (attract & feed bees), Drought Tolerant, Topiary, Planted in groups, Banks and Slopes, City

UK hardiness

H2

USDA zones

Zone 9, Zone 10, Zone 11

Sunset zone

8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Low
Central Valley = Low
South Coastal = Low
South Inland = Low
High and Intermediate Desert = Inappropriate
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Compact, Cushion or Mound Forming, Rounded

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Fragrance

Foliage is aromatic.

Toxicity

Not toxic