Westringia fruticosa

Westringia is frost tender and benefits from protection during cold winters. In milder coastal areas it can remain outdoors in a sheltered position. In colder parts of the UK, container plants should be moved to a frost free greenhouse, porch or conservatory during winter. Plants growing in the ground can be protected with horticultural fleece during cold snaps.

• Unpack the plant straight away and give it a good check over. Water the compost if it feels dry, as plants can sometimes dry slightly during transit. Place the plant somewhere bright and sheltered while you prepare its planting position. If frost is forecast, keep it in a protected spot such as a porch, greenhouse or conservatory until conditions improve.

How To Plant

• Choose a sunny, sheltered position with very well drained soil.
• Westringia dislikes sitting in cold, wet ground during winter, so good drainage is essential. If planting in the ground, dig a hole twice the width of the root ball and mix in some horticultural grit or coarse sand if your soil is heavy.
• Gently remove the plant from its pot, place it at the same depth it was growing, then backfill and firm lightly. Water well to settle the soil around the roots.
• This shrub also grows very well in large patio containers. Use a good quality multipurpose compost mixed with a little grit to improve drainage.

Our experienced team at the nursery will always carefully package and send your plants nursery fresh in the perfect condition to thrive once you receive and plant them. Although most plants are extremely tough and will not be affected by all but the most extreme of weather conditions, we always avoid dispatching the most perishable plants if extreme frosts or heat is forecast. We also avoid dispatching orders over Bank Holiday weekends.

Please allow us 3-5 working days to dispatch your order. If you have ordered a 'pre-order' item, these will be sent out as soon as possible after the quoted dispatch date and we generally ship your entire order with any pre-ordered items. Once your order has been dispatched, we will send you an email with details on how you can track it.

We send most of our orders via a fully tracked courier service with Yodel. We will send you a tracking link as soon as your order has been dispatched. To avoid perishable items being stuck at depots and deteriorating, we will not require a signature on delivery, and we ask out couriers to leave your item in a safe place ad your delivery address.

*Please note, once your item has been delivered, we cannot be held responsible for loss or theft from your delivery address. If you have delivery instruction and require our courier to leave your item in a specific place, please let us know - there is an option to leave a message for the courier at the checkout.

For smaller and single-item orders, we may send these via the post with Royal Mail - Tracking will not be available for orders sent via this method.

**Please note, we cannot guarantee delivery on a certain day or time. Delivery to outlying postcode areas may take 1-2 days longer, dependent on your location.