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Westringia ‘Wynyabbie Highlight’ is a striking evergreen shrub native to Australia.
Westringia ‘Wynyabbie Highlight’ is a striking evergreen shrub native to Australia. It features narrow, lance-shaped leaves with creamy-yellow margins that provide a bright contrast against the dark green foliage. In spring and summer, 'Wynyabbie Highlight' produces small, white flowers that adorn the branches, attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies. This drought-tolerant plant thrives in sunny locations with well-draining soil and is ideal for borders, rockeries, or as a low hedge. With its colorful foliage and charming blooms, Westringia ‘Wynyabbie Highlight’ adds beauty and interest to garden landscapes, providing year-round appeal.

Plant Features

Striking Evergreen Shrub
Westringia ‘Wynyabbie Highlight’ is a visually striking evergreen shrub, native to Australia, celebrated for its unique foliage and floral characteristics. It features narrow, lance-shaped leaves that are elegantly edged with creamy-yellow margins, contrasting beautifully against the darker green of the inner leaf. During the spring and summer months, this shrub produces small, white flowers that enhance its visual appeal while attracting essential pollinators such as bees and butterflies. The vibrant and contrasting colors of its foliage, along with its charming blooms, ensure that Westringia ‘Wynyabbie Highlight’ provides decorative value throughout the year, making it a standout in any garden setting.
Drought-Tolerant Plant Choice
Westringia ‘Wynyabbie Highlight’ is well-suited for a variety of garden locations, thriving in sunny to partially shaded areas with well-draining soil. This drought-tolerant shrub is particularly effective when used in borders, rockeries, or as a low hedge, where its colorful foliage can create a stunning visual boundary or accent. Additionally, its ability to withstand coastal conditions makes it an excellent choice for seaside gardens. The plant’s adaptability and low maintenance requirements make it ideal for gardeners looking to enhance their landscapes without extensive upkeep, providing year-round beauty and structure.
Great for Container Planting
Westringia ‘Wynyabbie Highlight’ offers multiple gardening and landscaping opportunities due to its aesthetic appeal and functional qualities. It is commonly used in xeriscaping projects because of its drought resistance and preference for well-draining soil, helping to conserve water in arid environments. The shrub can also be featured in coastal and rock garden designs, where its salt tolerance and striking foliage enhance the natural beauty of these settings. Furthermore, its suitability for container planting allows for flexibility in landscape design, enabling gardeners to enjoy its beauty on patios, decks, and other confined spaces. Overall, ‘Wynyabbie Highlight’ is valued for its ability to add enduring charm and color to a variety of outdoor spaces.
Plant Care
Care Instructions and Tips
Thrives in full sun, which enhances the foliage color and flowering frequency.
Drought-resistant once established. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a deep root system, then reduce frequency.
Prefers well-drained soil. Tolerant of a variety of soil types, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils.
Prune lightly to shape and maintain density. Can be pruned more heavily, if necessary, as it responds well to cutting back.
Offers lavender-blue flowers that appear sporadically throughout the year, with a peak in spring.

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