Westringia dampieri 0
Author: Robert Brown (1773-1858)Family: Lamiaceae Subfamily: Prostantheroideae Tribe: Westringieae
Genus: Westringia
English name: Shore westringia
Zone: Australia
References
- Encyclopedia of Australian Plants, Elliot W. Rodger & Jones David L. 2012 Vol. 9 pag. 463-464. ISBN
- The Westringia dampieri - W. eremicola - W. rigida complex (Labiatae), Barry J. Conn. Nuytsia 1988 Vol. 6(3) pag. 335-349. Address
References for the genus
- Encyclopedia of Australian Plants, Elliot W. Rodger & Jones David L. 2012 Vol. 9 pag. 461-470. ISBN
- The Westringia dampieri - W. eremicola - W. rigida complex (Labiatae), Barry J. Conn. Nuytsia 1988 Vol. 6(3) pag. 335-349. Address
- Two new species of Westringia sect. Cephalowestringia (Lamiaceae: Westringieae) from the south-west of Western Australia, Davis, Robert W and Jobson, Peter. Nuytsia 2013 Vol. 23(1). Address
- The Westringia dampieri - W. eremicola - W. rigida complex (Labiatae), Barry J. Conn. Nuytsia 1988 Vol. 6(3) pag. 335-349. Address
- Two new species of Westringia sect. Cephalowestringia (Lamiaceae: Westringieae) from the south-west of Western Australia, Davis, Robert W and Jobson, Peter. Nuytsia 2013 Vol. 23(1). Address
General specifications
Biological type: shrub
Frost resistance: 19ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: white
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 4,9ft x 6,5ft
Sun exposure: full sun (Sun hours: >6h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: fast
Flowering time from February until June
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: 3x a week pH 5.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Perennials; forestry plate 8cm, 1L container, 2L forestry pot, 6L container, 55L container
Propagation is done by cuttings
Frost resistance: 19ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: white
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 4,9ft x 6,5ft
Sun exposure: full sun (Sun hours: >6h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: fast
Flowering time from February until June
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: 3x a week pH 5.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Perennials; forestry plate 8cm, 1L container, 2L forestry pot, 6L container, 55L container
Propagation is done by cuttings
Sowing instructions
AUTUMN Sow the seeds at 4mm depth in the Well Drained Seed Sowing Mix between 64-72°F. During germination keep the substrate moist and in daylight.
Experiences in the garden
12-04-17A Obtaining seeds from seed provider Nindethana Seeds collected in 'Nindethana Seeds6>Ravensthorpe'. (Wild origin)
23-11-18 Sown seeds in a tray, they did not geminate in Serre2.
Protocol: Autumn 4mm Sowing mix+Sand 59-68°F Damp substrate+Light