{"product_id":"midnight-emu-bush-eremophila-oppositifolia-midnight","title":"Midnight Emu Bush - Eremophila oppositifolia 'Midnight'","description":"\u003cp\u003eMidnight Emu Bush (\u003cem\u003eEremophila oppositifolia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Midnight') is a hardy native shrub, commonly known as twin-leaf emu bush, with fine grey-green foliage and tubular purple flowers in spring and summer. It grows 1m to 3m tall and 2m to 3m wide, is tough and low maintenance, and responds well to pruning, so you can hold it to the size your garden needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurple flowers on silver-green foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e A cool, quiet colour scheme that suits modern native plantings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou choose the size.\u003c\/strong\u003e Left alone it grows to 3m, and it takes pruning well if you want a smaller, neater plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeds birds and insects.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nectar-loving birds and insects visit the tubular flowers through spring and summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough and low maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates drought and light frost once established and grows in sand or clay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuits firewise gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A suitable choice where fire risk matters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature shrub.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it space to spread, 2.5m from its neighbours, and it will form a broad, fine-textured shrub that works as a living backdrop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative and wildlife gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Combine with pink and yellow emu bushes for a long run of flower colour, and let the birds visit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear-round foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The grey-green leaves look good in winter, when many gardens need structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Midnight Emu Bush in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun and low humidity are best. \u003cem\u003eEremophila\u003c\/em\u003e means 'desert loving', though it tolerates some humidity and occasional seasonal flooding. It tolerates light frost and drought once established, and suits Mediterranean, arid and semi-arid, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens. In humid subtropical areas, choose the sunniest, best-drained spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sand, loam or clay all suit it, provided the soil drains well and is neutral to alkaline. Mulch after planting to hold moisture and even out soil temperature while the young plant establishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly through the first summer, then ease off. Established plants usually manage on rainfall. After pruning, feed with a native slow release fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in spring to early summer, as growth starts. It responds well to pruning, so shape it each year to keep it dense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMidnight Emu Bush is sold as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Expect a small, leafy plant that will need a couple of seasons to reach its full spread. Plant it when the soil is warm and let the roots settle before the first big flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tubes come from our grower, who does not always have them. When the grower has none, the tube shows as sold out on this page, and the notify button emails you the day it is available again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-native-shrubs\"\u003eNative shrubs for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/native-bee-plants\"\u003eNative bee plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/plants-for-native-bees-in-australian-gardens\"\u003ePlants for native bees: a year-round guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eDrought tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big will it get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetween 1m and 3m tall and 2m to 3m wide. Prune it each year if you want it to stay at the lower end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is twin-leaf emu bush?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the common name for this species, \u003cem\u003eEremophila oppositifolia\u003c\/em\u003e, which carries its leaves in opposite pairs along the stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it fussy about soil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot especially. It grows in sand, loam or clay that is neutral to alkaline, so good drainage matters more than fertility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790321189183,"sku":"ERE-OPP-MIDNIG-tube","price":18.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/midnight-emu-bush-eremophila-oppositifolia-midnight.jpg?v=1792206228","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/midnight-emu-bush-eremophila-oppositifolia-midnight","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}