{"product_id":"westringia-fruticosa-low-horizon","title":"Westringia Fruticosa 'Low Horizon'","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLow Horizon Westringia \/ Coastal Rosemary ‘Low Horizon’\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"349\"\u003eWestringia fruticosa\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Low Horizon’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lamiaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen groundcover shrub (ultra-low, compact form)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA superb ultra-low, compact form of coastal rosemary, \u003cem data-start=\"557\" data-end=\"579\"\u003eWestringia fruticosa\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Low Horizon’ is ideal for Adelaide and South Australian gardens where heat, wind, salt and low water are major challenges. Growing as a dense, ground-hugging shrub, it maintains a crisp, tidy outline with almost no clipping. Small white-to-pale-lilac flowers appear mainly in spring and intermittently through the warmer months. Its fine grey-green foliage may pick up subtle silver tones in coastal or dry summer conditions. Though not fragrant, the foliage has a light, fresh native scent when crushed.\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 0.25–0.35 m H × 0.8–1.2 m W – extremely low, spreading, cushion-like form\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 grey-green leaves in neat whorls; lightly aromatic when crushed; develops soft silver foliage tints during hot, dry periods or near the coast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small white to pale lilac blooms, mainly in spring with spot flowering in warm weather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neat evergreen structure year-round with gentle flowering in spring; foliage shifts slightly silver in summer dryness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attracts native bees and beneficial insects; dense matting growth offers shelter for very small ground-dwelling insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly drought-tolerant once established; excellent salt and wind tolerance; handles reflected heat and coastal exposure; light frost hardy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Borders or low edges: 0.6–0.8 m spacing; Mass planting: 1–1.2 m apart; Groundcover drift: 3–4 plants per linear metre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally non-toxic and safe for pets (discourage chewing of any ornamental foliage)\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 density and bloom in full sun)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining sandy loam, coastal sand, or improved clay; avoid waterlogging\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 14–21 days in summer (more in heatwaves); monthly in winter if dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimal – shape lightly 1–2 times per year if required; tip prune after main flowering; mulch in spring; light native-safe fertiliser in early spring if desired\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15-25+ years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for temperate and Mediterranean SA regions, including Adelaide plains, coastal suburbs, Yorke Peninsula and Fleurieu Peninsula\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly acidic to alkaline; thrives in Adelaide’s limestone soils\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\u003eUltra-low edging for modern gardens, pathways and driveways\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoastal and poolside plantings where salt, wind and heat are extreme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaterwise and Mediterranean gardens with lomandra, dianella, eremophila and olives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMass planting for a soft, clipped-look groundcover with almost no pruning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRockeries, retaining wall tops and verge plantings where space is tight and heat radiates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContemporary landscapes needing tidy structure without height\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‘Low Horizon’ is one of the tidiest, toughest low-growing natives available for South Australia. It thrives in coastal winds, poor soils and intense summer heat, stays neat with minimal pruning, and provides year-round evergreen structure with subtle flowering. Whether used as edging, groundcover or mass planting, it delivers reliable, low-maintenance performance in modern, coastal and waterwise designs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"140mm Pot","offer_id":48567335944444,"sku":"WEST-FRUT-LOW-HORI-140MM","price":14.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/westringia-fruticosa-low-horizon-coastal-rosemary-140mm-flower-adelaide-plant-co.png?v=1764486587","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/westringia-fruticosa-low-horizon","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}