Aussie Box™ Westringia

Aussie Box™ Westringia hybrid ‘WES02’ PVR

• Great Aussie alternative to exotic box plants
• Requires less pruning than other Westringias
• Drought tolerant and needs less water than exotic box plants

Aussie Box™ Westringia hybrid

Description: Aussie Box™ Westringia can be pruned into a box hedge or left in its natural ball shape whilst staying compact and tidy. Produces mauve flowers throughout spring/summer and has a dense growth habit. Great alternative to exotic box plants as it has faster establishment and requires less water and needs less pruning than other Westringias.

Size:40-60cm high x 40-60cm wide pruned; 70-95cm high x 70-95cm wide unpruned.

Planting Density: 2-4 plants per m², 1.5-3 plants per linear metre.

Uses: Hedges, borders, containers and mass plantings.

Position: Full sun to light shade. Suits most soil types, prefers free draining soils. Avoid wet feet or depressed planting areas. Tolerates frost and drought.

Care: Water as required for 8-13 weeks until established. Plant in a well mulched garden (chunky mulch is recommended). If required use slow release fertiliser in spring. Leave unpruned in its tidy natural shape or prune to shape 1-3 times a year after flowering (this depends on your requirements, more frequent pruning will provide a tidier shape).

Where it works: North & South Island

GROWER KNOWLEDGE:
This website gives general information for the regions in New Zealand. For local information on which plants work in your area contact your local grower. Local grower knowledge is vital, this website is no substitute.

HEIGHTS:
Heights shown on the website are for general gardening conditions. In well maintained gardens, some plants will get taller.

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