{"product_id":"westringia-brevifolia-raleighii-lilac-lace","title":"Westringia brevifolia raleighii 'Lilac \u0026 Lace'","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLilac \u0026amp; Lace Westringia \/ Native Rosemary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"349\" data-end=\"384\"\u003eWestringia brevifolia × fruticosa\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Lilac \u0026amp; Lace’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lamiaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia (hybrid selection)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen shrub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA compact, naturally tidy Australian native shrub ideal for Adelaide’s Mediterranean climate, \u003cem data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"630\"\u003eWestringia\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Lilac \u0026amp; Lace’ is prized for its fine, silvery-green foliage edged with soft creamy margins and delicate lilac-mauve flowers that appear for much of the year, peaking in spring and autumn. It holds its neat rounded shape with minimal trimming and performs exceptionally well in coastal, dry and heat-exposed sites. Hardy, waterwise and low-maintenance once established, it’s perfect for borders, native gardens, driveways and modern landscape designs requiring gentle colour and evergreen structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6–0.8 m H × 0.6–1.0 m W (compact, rounded habit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–30 cm per year under good conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine silvery-green leaves with soft creamy variegated edging; may develop subtle purple, grey or bronze tints in cold, wind-exposed or very dry conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft lilac-mauve blooms produced intermittently year-round, strongest in spring and autumn\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not considered fragrant (foliage may have a mild herbal note when crushed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen year-round → peak lilac flowering in spring\/autumn → light bloom through the warmer months with subtle seasonal foliage tints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attracts bees, small pollinators and beneficial insects; dense foliage offers habitat for small garden fauna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat-Tolerant; Drought-Tolerant once established; Wind-Tolerant; Coastal-Tolerant (front-line); Light Frost Hardy; handles poor, sandy or rocky soils typical of SA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density: \u003c\/strong\u003eLow hedge\/border: 40–60 cm apart (≈ 2 per metre). Mass planting: 3–4 per m²\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-toxic to cats and dogs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade; best flowering in full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining sandy or loamy soils; tolerates limestone soils and light clay if not waterlogged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishment: 2 deep soaks\/week for 8–12 weeks. Established: deep soak every 2–3 weeks in summer; monthly in winter if dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very low-maintenance. Light trim once or twice a year to maintain roundness; avoid hard pruning into old wood. Mulch in spring; use low-phosphorus native fertiliser only if required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–20+ years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for Mediterranean \u0026amp; temperate SA — Adelaide Plains, coastal suburbs, Yorke Peninsula, Fleurieu Peninsula, and low-rainfall inland regions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neutral to alkaline; tolerates slightly acidic soils if drainage is good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeat low borders or clipped mounds along paths and driveways\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModern coastal or native plantings needing a compact, evergreen structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMass plant for soft, silvery-green texture with subtle lilac highlights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair with Lomandra, Myoporum, Grevillea and Leucophyta for a cohesive SA-native palette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent in courtyard or alfresco pots for year-round shape and colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Lilac \u0026amp; Lace’ offers dependable evergreen form, soft variegated foliage and gentle lilac blooms while thriving in Adelaide’s heat, dryness and coastal conditions. Low-maintenance, compact and beautifully textured, it brings elegance and resilience to native, modern and waterwise landscapes with almost no fuss.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"140mm Pot","offer_id":48598528655612,"sku":"WEST-BREV-RALE-LILA-140MM","price":14.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/westringia-brevifolia-raleighii-lilac-_-lace-native-rosemary-140mm-flower-adelaide-plant-co.jpg?v=1765524375","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/westringia-brevifolia-raleighii-lilac-lace","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}