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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Plant Information
Plant Type - Small shrub
Common Name - Fuschia Bush
Scientific Name - Eremophila bowmanii
Family - Scrophulariaceae
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Minimum Height - 1
Maximum Height - 3
Minimum Width - 1
Maximum Width - 2.5
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
Life Span - 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 Uses - Playground friendly
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Nectar eating birds, Other insects
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