{"product_id":"westringia-hybrid-ozbreed-aussie-box","title":"Westringia hybrid 'Ozbreed Aussie Box'","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAussie Box Westringia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"375\" data-end=\"387\"\u003eWestringia\u003c\/em\u003e hybrid ‘Ozbreed Aussie Box’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lamiaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australian hybrid cultivar\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen native shrub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"828\"\u003e‘Aussie Box’ is a compact, fine-textured native shrub bred as a low-maintenance alternative to traditional box hedging. Perfectly suited to Adelaide and South Australian gardens, it forms a dense, naturally rounded shape with soft grey-green foliage and minimal pruning needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"1090\"\u003eUnlike true box, this tough Westringia thrives in heat, drought, wind and coastal conditions, making it ideal for formal hedging, borders and modern landscapes. Small pale mauve to white flowers appear mainly in spring, with occasional blooms through the year.\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 0.4–0.6 m H × 0.4–0.6 m W (compact, rounded form)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15-25 cm per year under good conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine, narrow leaves in grey-green to soft silver-green tones; evergreen with a dense, tidy texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small pale mauve to white blooms; mainly spring with light repeat flowering\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fragrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen structure year-round with light seasonal flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attracts bees and beneficial insects when in flower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent drought tolerance once established; Excellent heat tolerance; Excellent wind tolerance; Excellent coastal salt tolerance (including exposed sites); Light frost tolerant; Adapts to sandy, loam or clay soils if well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low hedge: 3–4 plants per metre; Borders\/massing: 3–5 plants per m²\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally regarded as non-toxic\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 light part shade (best density in full sun)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining sandy, loam or improved clay soils; tolerates alkaline and limestone soils common in Adelaide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishment: 2 deep soaks\/week for 6–8 weeks. Established: deep soak every 10–14 days in summer; seldom in winter unless very dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very low maintenance; Clip lightly once or twice per year if a formal shape is desired; No special feeding required; native fertiliser optional in poor soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically 15–25+ years in suitable conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for Mediterranean and temperate South Australia, including coastal, plains and foothill gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neutral to alkaline preferred; tolerant of mildly acidic 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\u003eFormal low hedges and borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBox hedge alternative for modern or native gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoastal and wind-exposed gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMass planting for neat, evergreen structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairs beautifully with Grevillea, Correa, Lomandra, Eremophila\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‘Aussie Box’ delivers the neat look of box hedging with true Australian toughness. 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