Eremophila bowmanii ssp latifolia- Velvet Fuschia Bush
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- Eremophila bowmanii ssp latifolia – Velvet fuschia bush
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- Eremophila bowmanii ssp latifolia – Velvet fuschia bush
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- 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 |
| Scientific Name: | Eremophila bowmanii |
| Common Name: | Fuschia Bush |
| Other Common Names: | Emu Bush |
| Plant Type: | Small shrub |
| Height: | 1 ~ 3 metre |
| Width: | 1 ~ 2.5 metre |
| Flower Colour: | Purple, Mauve |
| Flowering Time: | Spring, Winter |
| Ph Level: | Neutral, Alkaline |
| Soil Type: | Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Saline, Poor soil |
| Plant Environment: | Low maintenance garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant |
| Climate Zone: | Warm temperate, Mediterranean, Semi-arid, Arid |
| Light: | Sunny |
| Growth Habit: | Evergreen |
| Lifespan: | Perennial |
| Soil Moisture: | Dry, Well-drained |
| Propagation Method: | Semihardwood cutting, Hardwood cutting |
| Frost Tolerance: | Tolerates light frost |
| Plant Usage: | Hedge, Feature plant, Screen, Windbreak, Attractive foliage, Wow factor |
| Special Features: | Playground friendly |
| Attracts Wildlife: | Bees, Nectar eating birds, Other insects |
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Most nurseries stock a good range of plants, but due to space and supplies, they may not always have the plant that you are searching for in stock. If they don’t, they may be able to order it in for you if you request it.
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Below is a list of our favourite specialist nurseries. Click on the links for their details-
The Wildflower Place Erina – NSW
Newcastle Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Harvest Seeds And Native Plant Nursery – Sydney – NSW
Native Grace Nursery – Robertson NSW
Wariapendi Nursery – Colo Vale NSW
Sydney Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Geelong Native Plants – Victoria
Wimmera Native Nursery – Victoria
Forest Heart eco-Nursery – Maleny Queensland
Natives R Us – Traveston – Queensland
Manuka Native Nursery – South Australia
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