Plant Database
Blue Gem Coast Rosemary
Westringia fruticosa ‘Blue Gem’
Blue Gem Coast Rosemary is a tall, vigorous variety celebrated for its stunning and abundant blue-violet flowers. It produces a spectacular floral display that can last for many months, often peaking in spring and again in fall. The flowers stand out against its backdrop of narrow, gray-green foliage. Fast-growing and large, it is excellent for creating a tall, flowering screen or hedge that provides both privacy and vibrant color. It shares the legendary toughness of the species.
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Profuse Blue-Violet Flowers: Covered in masses of beautiful lavender-blue flowers for an extended period.
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Fast-Growing & Tall Habit: Quickly reaches a significant height, making it ideal for privacy screens or back-of-border planting.
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Excellent for Tall Hedging: Can be pruned into a formal hedge or left to grow more naturally as a large, flowering shrub.
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Tolerant of Harsh Conditions: Handles coastal exposure, drought, poor soil, and heat with ease.
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Pollinator Friendly: The abundant flowers are highly attractive to bees and other beneficial insects.