{"product_id":"eremophila-glabra-blue-horizon","title":"Eremophila glabra 'Blue Horizon'","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEremophila glabra ‘Blue Horizon’\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"296\"\u003eEremophila glabra\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Blue Horizon’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scrophulariaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/strong\u003eAustralia (hybrid\/selected form of a widespread native species)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen perennial groundcover shrub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hardy, low-growing Australian native, \u003cem data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"560\"\u003eEremophila glabra\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Blue Horizon’ is exceptionally well suited to Adelaide and South Australia's hot, dry climate. It forms a dense, spreading mat of soft, silvery-blue foliage and produces abundant orange to apricot tubular flowers from late winter through spring, often continuing into early summer. Compact, drought-tolerant and fast-establishing, it is ideal for banks, verges, native borders, groundcover mass plantings, and coastal landscapes where low maintenance and year-round colour are essential. Highly attractive to nectar-feeding wildlife, it thrives in full sun and poor soils where many other plants struggle.\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 0.25–0.35 m H × 1.0–1.5 m W (broad, low, spreading habit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20-40 cm per year under good conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine-textured, soft, silvery-blue leaves; lightly resinous to the touch; develops silver and blue-grey tints in sun and subtle bronze tones in winter cold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orange to apricot tubular blooms from late winter–spring, with sporadic flowers into early summer. Flowers are mildly sweet at close range; foliage has a light resinous scent when rubbed\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e A standout for its cool-toned silvery foliage year-round, with a strong late winter–spring flowering display that brings early-season nectar and colour when many native gardens are still quiet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich in nectar, the tubular blooms attract honeyeaters, small native birds, bees, and beneficial insects. Dense foliage also provides low shelter for ground-dwelling species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extremely drought-tolerant once established, heat-tolerant, wind-tolerant and highly suitable for coastal conditions including salt-laden winds. Handles light frosts and thrives in nutrient-poor, sandy or gravelly soils typical of many SA landscapes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mass planting or groundcover: 1–1.5 m apart; Slope or bank stabilisation: 1–1.2 m apart for full coverage; Specimen groundcover: allow 1.5 m spread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Safe and non-toxic to cats and dogs.\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 is essential for best foliage colour and dense growth; tolerates very light part shade but less flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers free-draining sandy, gravelly or loamy soils; tolerates limestone and alkaline soils common in Adelaide. Avoid waterlogged clays\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 2–3 weeks in summer (weekly during extreme heatwaves); little to no watering required in cooler months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low-maintenance. Lightly trim after flowering to maintain a crisp, spreading form. Avoid hard pruning into old wood. Mulch with gravel or light organic mulch. Fertilise sparingly with a low-phosphorus native formula if needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–20+ years in well-drained, low-rainfall gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly suited to Mediterranean and temperate South Australian regions, including Adelaide plains, northern suburbs, Fleurieu Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula, Eyre Peninsula, and coastal towns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tolerant of slightly acidic to moderately alkaline soils; best performance in neutral to alkaline sand or loam with sharp drainage\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\u003eLow, spreading native groundcover for hot, exposed sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMass plant on banks, verges, and coastal slopes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombine with \u003cem data-start=\"4132\" data-end=\"4144\"\u003eWestringia\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"4146\" data-end=\"4156\"\u003eLomandra\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"4158\" data-end=\"4178\"\u003eLeucophyta brownii\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"4184\" data-end=\"4202\"\u003eEremophila nivea\u003c\/em\u003e for silver and pastel-toned native palettes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal foreground plant for native or waterwise garden beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for coastal gardens needing dense, wind-hardy structure\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 beautifully soft, silver-blue groundcover that thrives on neglect, \u003cem data-start=\"4487\" data-end=\"4506\"\u003eEremophila glabra\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Blue Horizon’ brings drought resilience, long seasonal colour, and effortless texture to Adelaide gardens. 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