Shopping for a full project?

Send your list instead

Westringia fruticosa 'Gem Variegated' - Sorrento Coast Rosemary

Add item to quote to see pricing

Westringia fruticosa 'Gem Variegated' is famously referred to as Sorrento Coast Rosemary, an Australian native shrub that sets itself apart with its multitalented nature. This compact and resilient beauty offers a foliage display that speaks volumes; as elegant gray-green leaves dance around the edges with a creamy white outline, creating a magnificent contrasting spectacle. Reaching heights up to 1. 5 meters, the shrub punctuates its unique color board with bursts of charming white or mauve flowers. These dazzling blossoms take the center stage from late winter through to spring, offering frequent splashes of color throughout the year. Engineered for adaptability, Sorrento Coast Rosemary is a true survivor, able to withstand drought conditions, salty sea breezes, and harsh frost. This is more than a plant; it's a piece of resilient nature that brightens up your garden under full sun or partial shade. And with its knack for versatility, it's the perfect fit - whether you're designing a coastal garden escape, crafting an elegant hedge, or simply providing a vibrant accent to your mixed borders. Indeed, Sorrento Coast Rosemary is a testament to less being more - less care, more aesthetic grace.

  • Size: Up to 1.5 meters tall
  • Flowers: White or mauve, bloom late winter to spring
  • Foliage: Gray-green leaves with creamy white edges
  • Water usage: Drought tolerant
  • Sun exposure: Full sun to partial shade
  • Versatility: Ideal for coastal gardens, hedges, or mixed borders, with high tolerance for salty winds and frost
  • Commonly purchased with Westringia fruticosa 'Gem Variegated' (Sorrento Coast Rosemary)

    Photo for Platanus racemosa (Multi) (California Sycamore)

    Platanus racemosa (Multi) (California Sycamore)

    View
    Photo for Buxus microphylla japonica 'Winter Gem' (Winter Gem Boxwood)

    Buxus microphylla japonica 'Winter Gem' (Winter Gem Boxwood)

    View

    Kniphofia uvaria 'Mango Popsicle' (Mango Popsicle Kniphofia)

    View
    Photo for Platanus racemosa (California Sycamore)

    Platanus racemosa (California Sycamore)

    View
    Photo for Dianella tasmanica 'Variegata' (Variegated Flax Lily)

    Dianella tasmanica 'Variegata' (Variegated Flax Lily)

    View

    Salvia officinalis 'Tricolor' (Tricolor Sage)

    View
    Photo for Phoenix dactylifera (20' BTH) (Date Palm)

    Phoenix dactylifera (20' BTH) (Date Palm)

    View
    Photo for Lomandra longifolia 'Breeze' (Dwarf Mat Rush 'Breeze')

    Lomandra longifolia 'Breeze' (Dwarf Mat Rush 'Breeze')

    View