{"product_id":"eremophila-hybrid-pink-pantha","title":"Eremophila hybrid 'Pink Pantha'","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePink Pantha Emu Bush\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eEremophila\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehybrid (\u003cem\u003eE. glabra\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e×\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eE. nivea\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eScrophulariaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAustralian native hybrid (registered cultivar)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEvergreen large shrub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA showstopping Australian native shrub perfectly suited to Adelaide's Mediterranean climate, Eremophila hybrid 'Pink Pantha' delivers a spectacular double act: striking electric-pink flowers with orange-yellow buds set against luminous silver-grey foliage. Whether in bloom or not, this plant earns its place in any sunny South Australian garden.\u003cbr\u003eMain flowering runs from late winter through to late spring (August–November), drawing honeyeaters and nectar-feeding birds in impressive numbers. The silvery foliage provides year-round visual interest, bringing brightness and contrast even during the off-season. Exceptionally drought-tolerant and frost-hardy, 'Pink Pantha' thrives in Adelaide's dry summers and cool winters with minimal intervention. Responds brilliantly to pruning, rewarding a denser habit and more prolific flowering season after season.\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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1.8–2.0 m H × 2.0–2.5 m W (dense, upright spreading habit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 30–50 cm per year once established\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSilvery grey; soft and tactile; provides strong year-round contrast and brightness; no significant seasonal colour change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDeep pink tubular flowers with decorative orange-yellow buds; August–November; highly attractive to nectar-feeding birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNot fragrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSilver foliage year-round → orange-yellow buds from mid-winter → electric-pink flowers late winter through spring → attractive silver foliage through summer and autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOutstanding nectar source for honeyeaters and other nectar-feeding birds; attracts beneficial insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eExcellent drought tolerance once established; frost hardy (tolerates both light and heavy frost); heat-tolerant; benefits from good air movement; dislikes waterlogged soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1 plant per 2.5 m² for mass planting; 2.0–2.5 m spacing for informal screening; suitable for large containers (50 cm+)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNo known toxicity to cats or 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\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFull sun; open, sunny position required for best flowering and foliage effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFree-draining sandy, loamy, sandy loam or clay loam; well-suited to Adelaide's neutral to alkaline soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEstablishment: 2 deep soaks\/week for 8–12 weeks. Established: very low water requirements — deep soak every 2–3 weeks in summer; little to no watering needed in cooler months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePrune after flowering (November–December) to encourage dense habit and improve next season's flowering; feed with a low-phosphorus native fertiliser in spring and autumn; ensure good air circulation around the plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLong-lived perennial; multi-decade with appropriate pruning and drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIdeal for Mediterranean SA — Adelaide Plains, foothills, Fleurieu Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula, Barossa, coastal suburbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNeutral; tolerates slightly alkaline conditions typical of Adelaide\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\u003eFeature shrub where electric-pink spring flowers and silver foliage create bold year-round impact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInformal screening or low windbreak along fences, boundaries or driveways\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair with other silver and grey-foliaged plants such as Westringia, Leucophyta and Artemisia for a cohesive dry-garden palette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombine with Grevillea, Callistemon and Hakea for a biodiverse native bird-attracting garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent choice for water-wise, low-maintenance native and cottage-style plantings across Adelaide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Pink Pantha' is one of the most rewarding native shrubs you can plant in a South Australian garden. The combination of vivid pink spring flowers, ornamental orange-yellow buds and luminous silver foliage makes it a stand-out in any season — and the birds will thank you for it. Tough, fast-growing and nearly self-sufficient once established, it's a set-and-enjoy plant that delivers serious impact with minimal fuss.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"5L Pot","offer_id":48863210111228,"sku":"EREM-HYBR-PINK-PANT-5L","price":28.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/eremophila-hybrid-pink-pantha-emu-bush-5L-pot-adelaide-plant-co.jpg?v=1773795852","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/eremophila-hybrid-pink-pantha","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}