{"product_id":"eremophila-glabra-bev-rice","title":"Eremophila Glabra 'Bev Rice'","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBev Rice Emu Bush \/ Bev Rice Poverty Bush\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-end=\"47\" data-start=\"28\"\u003eEremophila glabra\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Bev Rice’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scrophulariaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia (widespread native; indigenous to SA incl. Adelaide region)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen shrub \/ low spreading groundcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Bev Rice’ is a compact, drought-tough emu bush for South Australian gardens. It forms neat mounds of silvery to grey-green foliage and produces masses of tubular blooms from autumn through spring — colours range by clone\/site from yellow to orange, sometimes appearing green-yellow in cool weather. A superb low-maintenance choice for borders, verges and coastal planting that draws in honeyeaters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~1 m H × 1.2–1.5 m W (spreading habit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30-60 cm per year under good conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft grey\/grey-green leaves, often silvery; tidy, clip-responsive form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tubular, nectar-rich blooms mainly autumn–spring (peak winter–spring) — yellow to orange (some forms read green-yellow)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen structure with a strong winter–spring flower show (often from autumn after rain)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly attractive to nectar-feeding birds and insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought-tolerant (once established), heat-tolerant, wind-tolerant, second-line coastal-tolerant; light–moderate frost; clay-tolerant (with improved drainage)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shrub borders: 1 plant per metre (dense) or 1 per 1.5 m for a looser effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — generally regarded as non-toxic to pets; ingesting any plant may cause mild tummy upset\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade (best density\/flowering in sun)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained loam, sandy loam or improved clay; copes with alkaline\/lime soils; avoid waterlogging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishment: 2 deep soaks\/week for 8–12 weeks. Established: deep soak every 10–14 days in summer; monthly in winter if dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch in spring; tip-prune after flowering to keep tight; can hard-prune late winter; very responsive to pruning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15-25 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suited to temperate and Mediterranean SA gardens, including coastal areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acid, Neutral, Alkaline — broadly adaptable; thrives with free drainage (tolerant of lime)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrivacy screening and boundary low hedges with a refined, uniform finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMass plant on verges\/medians and sunny banks for weed-suppressing cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeature near entries and paths; excellent contrast with grasses and gravel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA set-and-forget native: shimmering silver foliage, long flowering from autumn to spring, bird appeal, and first-rate drought\/heat resilience — perfect for SA landscapes with minimal fuss.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"140mm Pot","offer_id":47355941552380,"sku":"EREM-GLAB-BEV-RICE-140MM","price":12.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/eremophila-glabra-bev-rice-emu-poverty-bush-140mm-flower-adelaide-plant-co.png?v=1765256374","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/eremophila-glabra-bev-rice","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}