Another issue is drainage which must be very good for Eremophilas. Watering regularly on a weekly basis as our water restrictions impose on us will spell disaster for many native plants, especially those that have a form of summer dormancy. The issue that bothers many plants is over watering. However, Eremophilas tend to be both hardy and adaptable. There are many plants which would come into that category. ![]() A writer in the ‘Journal’, magazine of the Australian Plants Society, South Australia, prefers to refer to plants as being ‘adaptable’ or not. A plant is described as hardy there, when I know that it is not hardy here unless it is regularly watered during the summer. On the gardening programme Gardening Australia on ABC TV, the term is used by presenters in the Eastern States. Plant hardiness is a relative term, I think. Specialist nurseries are also able to give great advice, and if they don’t have the plant you have planned on, they can often suggest alternatives that will also work well for you.īelow is a list of our favourite specialist nurseries.The Eremophila Study Group News Letter arrived and we are being encouraged to spread the good word about Eremophilas as hardy plants. If they don’t, they may be able to order it in for you if you request it. 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. Once you have found the plant that looks right for you, the next step is where to buy it. We recommend you seek further advice from qualified professionals regarding your own individual circumstances. The information provided on the Gardening With Angus website is provided for general educational purposes about a variety of Australian plants. Tolerates heavy frost, Tolerates light frostīees, Nectar eating birds, Butterflies, Other insects Warm temperate, Mediterranean, Semi-arid, Arid Low maintenance garden, Container growing, Flower garden, Drought resistant This entry was posted in Plant Database on by carolyn. Tolerant of frost and drought.įor more information on the subject of Eremophilas, and more places to buy them, click here> ![]() Best suited to dry climates, but can be successful in temperate areas if given good drainage and a sunny spot. Naturally occurring in inland arid areas through most states of Australia. moreĪ variable low growing to medium sized shrub, with red, orange or yellow tubular flowers from autumn through to summer.
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