The perfect low-maintenance hedge for modern Melbourne gardens
Westringia hybrida Blue Gem is a compact Australian native shrub prized for its soft grey-green foliage and vibrant violet-blue flowers. Ideal for Melbourne gardens, Blue Gem performs beautifully as a low hedge, border plant or feature shrub in modern native landscapes. Tough, drought tolerant and highly adaptable, it thrives in coastal, urban and low-maintenance gardens while providing year-round colour and structure. Its naturally dense growth habit responds well to pruning, making it perfect for formal shaping or relaxed native planting designs.
Plant Chart
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Westringia hybrida ‘Blue Gem’ |
| Common Name | Blue Gem Westringia |
| Plant Type | Native Shrub |
| Height | 1m – 1.5m |
| Width | 1m – 1.5m |
| Position | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Watering | Low once established |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Foliage | Grey-Green |
| Flower Colour | Violet-Blue |
| Uses | Hedging, Borders, Coastal Gardens, Native Landscapes |
| Maintenance | Low |
Coastal tough, drought hardy and beautifully compact
Coastal Rosemary, Westringia hybrida Blue Gem combines refined native beauty with exceptional toughness, making it one of the best low-maintenance shrubs for Melbourne gardens. Its naturally rounded shape, soft foliage and long flowering season create year-round visual appeal while standing up to drought, coastal winds and harsh urban conditions. Whether used as a clipped hedge, mass planting or standalone feature, Blue Gem delivers reliable structure, rich colour and effortless Australian style.
