{"product_id":"thriver-emu-bush-eremophila-hybrid","title":"Thriver™ Emu Bush - Eremophila hybrid 'EREM01' PBR Intended","description":"\u003cp\u003eThriver Emu Bush (\u003cem\u003eEremophila\u003c\/em\u003e hybrid 'EREM01') is a dense, fast growing native shrub bred by Ozbreed for the tough conditions of Australia's east coast. It reaches 1.5m high and wide, or about 700mm if you prune it for a compact form, and carries vivid dark fuchsia flowers. That makes it a colourful, low maintenance choice for an informal hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDark fuchsia flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Vivid blooms give colour through much of the year, with the heaviest display in spring and early autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDense, fast growing habit.\u003c\/strong\u003e The dense growth fills out quickly, so a hedge or feature shrub looks established sooner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBred for the east coast.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ozbreed describes it as coping with conditions from Sydney humidity to Melbourne frost, a hard brief for an emu bush, since many eremophilas dislike humid summers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is drought tolerant once established and needs only light pruning, or a trim every few years for a natural look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood for wildlife.\u003c\/strong\u003e The nectar rich flowers attract birds and bees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformal hedges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ozbreed recommends one to two plants per linear metre. Planting 70cm apart gives a continuous informal hedge up to 1.5m high, and a light clip after flowering keeps it neat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature shrubs and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e As a stand alone shrub allow one plant per 2 square metres, about 1.4m apart, so each can form its rounded shape. Pruned to 700mm by 700mm it makes a compact border plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreaks, slopes and raised gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ozbreed lists all three. Slopes and raised beds also give the sharp drainage that eremophilas prefer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Thriver Emu Bush in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade. Ozbreed recommends it for New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania, and says only parts of Queensland may suit it. Treat it as a plant for temperate gardens first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates clay, loam and sand. Even so, good drainage is the safest policy, because eremophilas resent wet roots in a humid summer. On clay, plant on a low mound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly while it settles in, then step back, because established plants are drought tolerant. A slow release fertiliser in spring boosts growth if you want a bigger plant sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e For a manicured look, prune lightly after flowering in spring and again in early autumn. For a natural look, prune only every few years. Cut into soft growth rather than bare wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Thriver Emu Bush as tube stock and in 140mm pots in packs of 10. Tube stock comes from our grower and is not always available, so the tube shows as sold out when the grower has none. The notify button on this page emails you the day it is back. The 140mm pots give a stronger start for a hedge, and growth is quick once the plants settle into warm soil.\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\"\u003eMore Australian native plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eHedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eDrought tolerant plants for dry gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ozbreed\"\u003eSee the full Ozbreed range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 70cm apart in a single row. Ozbreed's range is one to two plants per linear metre, and 70cm sits comfortably within it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to 1.5m high and wide if left alone, or about 700mm by 700mm if you prune it for a compact form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in Queensland?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOzbreed says only parts of Queensland may suit it, so we recommend it first for New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67789648003391,"sku":"ERE-HYB-tube","price":18.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67789648036159,"sku":"ERE-HYB-140MM-P10","price":237.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/thriver-emu-bush-eremophila-hybrid.jpg?v=1792193192","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/thriver-emu-bush-eremophila-hybrid","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}