{"product_id":"westringia-fructicosa-mundi","title":"Westringia fructicosa ‘Mundi’","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWestringia fruticosa ‘Mundi’ - Coastal Rosemary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWestringia 'Mundi' is a tough, low-growing Australian native shrub prized for its dense, spreading habit and exceptional versatility in the landscape. Forming a neat mound of soft grey-green foliage, it provides year-round colour and structure while requiring very little maintenance once established.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for mass planting, borders, embankments, roadside plantings, and coastal gardens, 'Mundi' naturally grows wider than it is tall, creating an attractive groundcover that helps suppress weeds and stabilise soil. During spring and throughout the year, it produces delicate mauve to pale purple flowers that attract beneficial pollinators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighly tolerant of drought, wind, salt spray, and a wide range of soil conditions, Westringia 'Mundi' is an excellent choice for Australian gardens seeking a hardy, water-wise planting solution.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"23\" data-end=\"326\"\u003eWestringia 'Mundi' performs best in \u003cstrong data-start=\"59\" data-end=\"85\"\u003efull sun to part shade\u003c\/strong\u003e. For the densest growth and best flowering, choose a position that receives at least \u003cstrong data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"209\"\u003e6 hours of direct sunlight per day\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is highly adaptable and thrives in coastal locations, exposed sites, and gardens subject to wind and salt spray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"526\"\u003eThis hardy native prefers \u003cstrong data-start=\"354\" data-end=\"375\"\u003ewell-drained soil\u003c\/strong\u003e but will tolerate a wide range of soil types, including sandy and clay-based soils once established. Avoid areas that remain consistently waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs it matures, 'Mundi' typically reaches \u003cstrong data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"590\"\u003e40–60cm in height\u003c\/strong\u003e while spreading \u003cstrong data-start=\"607\" data-end=\"628\"\u003e1.5–2 metres wide\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a dense canopy that helps suppress weeds and reduce soil erosion. Small mauve to pale purple flowers appear throughout the warmer months and often intermittently year-round, adding subtle colour and attracting bees and other beneficial pollinators.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWestringia \u003cem\u003e‘Mundi’\u003c\/em\u003e grows best in well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Space plants about 1 meter apart for hedging or group planting. For container planting, use a high-quality potting mix and position the container in a sunny or semi-shaded location. Water thoroughly after planting, and mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWater regularly during the establishment phase, then reduce watering, as \u003cem\u003e‘Mundi’\u003c\/em\u003e is highly drought-tolerant once mature. Feed with a native-plant fertiliser in early spring to promote healthy growth and flowering. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain its shape and encourage dense growth. Mulching around the base helps retain soil moisture and protect roots during warmer months.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sunshine Coast Plants","offers":[{"title":"140mm pot","offer_id":45982941905082,"sku":null,"price":15.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/2052\/2569\/files\/westringia-fructicosa-mundi-140mm-pot-600.webp?v=1781136666","url":"https:\/\/sunshinecoastplants.com.au\/products\/westringia-fructicosa-mundi","provider":"Sunshine Coast Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}