{"product_id":"eremophila-nivea-spring-mist","title":"Eremophila nivea 'Spring Mist'","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring Mist Silky Emu Bush\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eEremophila nivea 'Spring Mist'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scrophulariaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Western Australia; cultivar selection\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen shrub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'Spring Mist' is prized for its soft, silvery-white woolly foliage and masses of lilac-mauve tubular flowers that smother the bush in winter and spring. The luminous grey foliage is a standout year-round, providing a cool, silvery contrast in native and water-wise gardens. Like all silky emu bushes it demands excellent drainage and full sun — grafted plants perform more reliably in heavier soils. A spectacular, bird-attracting feature shrub for dry SA gardens.\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 1–1.5 m H x 1–1.5 m W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; 15–30 cm per year; upright then spreading, with an open, softly rounded habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silvery-white, densely woolly leaves; luminous grey tone year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lilac to mauve tubular flowers in profusion; winter–spring; non-fragrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Striking silver foliage year-round; lilac flower display winter–spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tubular flowers attract honeyeaters and native bees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent drought and heat tolerance; light frost tolerant; wind-tolerant; demands sharp drainage and dislikes humidity and wet feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feature\/specimen: 1.2–1.5 m apart; informal grouping: 1 m apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 — essential for dense foliage and flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very free-draining sandy or gravelly soils; grafted plants tolerate heavier and clay soils; avoid waterlogging and humidity around the crown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishment: light deep soak weekly for 8–12 weeks. Established: occasional deep soak every 3–4 weeks in summer only; little to none in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light tip prune after flowering to maintain density; avoid overhead watering; use low-phosphorus native fertiliser sparingly; mulch lightly with gravel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–15 years in free-draining conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suited to temperate and Mediterranean SA — excellent in Adelaide metro, dry inland and coastal gardens with good drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neutral to alkaline (pH 6.5–8.0)\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\u003eSilver-foliage feature in native and Mediterranean dry gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContrast plant against green and burgundy foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater-wise gravel and rockery plantings; raised beds for guaranteed drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLuminous silver foliage and a haze of lilac flowers make 'Spring Mist' one of the most beautiful native shrubs you can grow — a tough, drought-proof showpiece that lights up dry SA gardens through the cooler months.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"140mm Pot","offer_id":49207405347068,"sku":"EREM-NIVE-SPRI-MIST-140MMPOT","price":14.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/eremophila-nivea-spring-mist-silky-emu-bush-140mm-flower-adelaide-plant-co.jpg?v=1783420166","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/eremophila-nivea-spring-mist","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}