Eremophila bowmanii ssp latifolia- Velvet Fuschia Bush

Eremophila bowmanii ssp latifolia - Velvet fuschia bush
Eremophila bowmanii ssp latifolia - Velvet fuschia bush
Eremophila bowmanii ssp latifolia - Velvet fuschia bush

A very drought hardy small shrub, very popular for the silver grey foliage which has a soft and felty texture. Grows around a metre high and wide and can be up to three metres. It has purple mauve mid sized flowers from winter to spring, and they are nectar rich bringing birds and insects to the garden to feed. It naturally grows in inland arid places on alkaline soils. It can be grafted to suit more humid areas and acid soils. Frost tolerant. Tip prune after flowering to maintain a compact shape.

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Family : Scrophulariaceae

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Plant Type : Small shrub

Width : 2.5

Flowering Time : Spring, Winter

Soil Type : Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Saline, Poor soil

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Mediterranean, Semi-arid, Arid

Growth Habit : Evergreen

Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained

Special Uses : Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Eremophila bowmanii

Common Name : Fuschia Bush

Height : 3

Flower Color : Purple, Mauve

pH Level : Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Nectar eating birds, Other insects