Botanical Name: Common Names:
Eremophila maculata Softie Spotted Emu Bush, Swamp Fuchsia, Native Fuchsia,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Shrubs Dense, Irregular Shape
Description:
Dense native shrub originally from the desert region so it naturally copes well with the harshest of Australian conditions. Pretty tubular pink flowers appreat late winter and throughout spring. Grows 60-70cm height to 60 cm in width.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
60cm-1m 60cm-1m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Feature, Habitat, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Verge, Wind Break, Container / Pot, Native Garden
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Scrophulariaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Pink
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Moderate
Wind: High
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