I would plant it near dark-green ground covers where the gray color will provide great contrast.
#Eremophila red frost full#
Most Eremophilas are extremely hardy, they will grow with very little water and sometimes in the dry shade, they are wind tolerant, making them perfect for coastal gardens and most will put up with frost and neglect. This drought-tolerant shrub thrives in full sun, is hardy to zone 9 11 and will grow 3 5 feet tall and wide. maculata grows naturally in WA and South Australia, it is a highly variable shrub as are many of the Emu Bush, especially when it comes to flower colour and size. Its branches are grey to black and warty. Before making a selection take into account your local climate and soils as some plants may require alkaline soil or are unsuitable for coastal, humid, wet or alpine conditions. Once established (Ie after two years) they are drought tolerant. maculata, which has been pruned into a lovely low hedge or border planting along a pathway, the number of flowers on these shrubs is ridiculous! Eremophilas are wonderful plants for attracting bees and small birds, they respond well to pruning and shaping and flower mostly during the Winter months.Įremophila maculata ssp. Eremophila regia is a shrub that typically grows to 2030 cm (7.911.8 in) high and 3050 cm (1220 in) wide. This selection of plants is suited to climates and soils similar to Melbourne.
These images are of Eremophila maculata ssp. There are soooo many Eremophilas and I only know of and use a handful, I would like to rectify this situation, I am going to set myself a challenge to be able to recognise and utilise at least a dozen Eremophila species in the next 12 months. Sooooo many Emu Bush: Eremophila maculata
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