{"product_id":"summertime-blue-emu-bush-eremophila-hybrid-summertime-blue","title":"Summertime Blue Emu Bush - Eremophila hybrid 'Summertime Blue'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSummertime Blue Emu Bush (\u003cem\u003eEremophila\u003c\/em\u003e hybrid 'Summertime Blue') is a tall, bushy native shrub about 1.5m to 2m high and wide, with a weeping, fountain habit. Cool, pale purple tubular flowers, freckled inside, cover it mainly in summer and sporadically at other times. Despite the name the colour is pale purple, not blue, and it makes a lovely partner for pink emu bushes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA summer flowerer.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plenty of native shrubs flower in spring, but this one carries its flowers through summer, with the odd flush at other times.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA graceful habit.\u003c\/strong\u003e The weeping, fountain shape deserves space to shine and softens fences and walls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePale purple freckled flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A soft, cool colour that pairs well with pink emu bushes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to please.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows in clay, loam or sand and is tolerant of light frost and drought once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFire retardant.\u003c\/strong\u003e It counts as a fire retardant plant, which helps where bushfire is a concern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart at the back of a border. The arching stems drape over lower plants in front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompanion plantings.\u003c\/strong\u003e It pairs well in looks with airy natives such as waxflower, crowea, epacris, bauera and boronia. Those prefer more water, so give them the cooler, moister side of the bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature shrub.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant makes a statement on its own, where the full fountain shape can be seen and visiting birds can reach the flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Summertime Blue Emu Bush in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the best flowering, and it likes low humidity. It tolerates light frost and drought once established, and suits Mediterranean, arid and semi-arid, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens. It tolerates some humidity and occasional seasonal flooding, so subtropical gardeners can try it in 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 moderate soil temperature while the young plant establishes. Keep it away from sewer pipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly through the first summer, then rely on rainfall in all but long dry spells. After pruning, feed with a native slow release fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune after the summer flowering to encourage new flowering stems to develop. Take only the tips and stay within the leafy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Summertime Blue Emu Bush as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, and in 140mm pots in packs of 10. Tubes suit a long border on a budget. The 140mm pots give a stronger plant from the start, and are a good choice if you want the fountain shape sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the grower has none, the tube shows as sold out on this page, and the notify button emails you the day it is back.\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-natives\"\u003eBrowse Australian native plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-plants\"\u003eMore flowering plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/waterwise-garden-guide-sustainable-tips-and-plant-selections\"\u003eA guide to creating a waterwise garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-full-sun\"\u003ePlants for full sun\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it actually blue?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The flowers are a pale, cool purple. It is still a pretty shade, and a good partner for pink emu bushes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMainly in summer, with sporadic flowers at other times of the year. Pruning after the summer flowering encourages new flowering stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much space does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 1.5m to 2m in every direction. The weeping, fountain habit is at its best with room around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790321353023,"sku":"ERE-HYB-SUMMER-tube","price":18.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67790321385791,"sku":"ERE-HYB-SUMMER-140MM-P10","price":165.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/summertime-blue-emu-bush-eremophila-hybrid-summertime-blue.jpg?v=1792206232","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/summertime-blue-emu-bush-eremophila-hybrid-summertime-blue","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}