Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Westringia [1313]

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Family: Lamiaceae

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description_en: Genus of about 25 species of rounded to erect, evergreen shrubs from dry coastal heathland, scrub, sands, and dry forest in Australia. They are cultivated for their flowers and foliage. The crowded, narrowly linear to ovate, rosemary-like leaves are produced in whorls of 3-5. The tubular, white to pale blue or mauve flowers are 2-lipped, the upper lip longer, erect and 2-lobed, the lower lip divided into 3 spreading lobes; the flowers are borne singly in the upper-most leaf axils or in terminal clusters. In frost-prone areas, grow in a cool greenhouse. In milder regions, use in a border, or as a hedge or screen.

hardiness_en: Frost tender, although ft some species (including W. fruticosa) may survive short spells just below 0°C (32°F).

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propagation_en: Sow seed at 13-18°C (55-64°F) in spring. Root greenwood cuttings in early summer, or semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in mid-summer.

pests_en: Trouble free.

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:41

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