{"product_id":"eremophila-nivea","title":"Eremophila nivea","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilky Eremophila \/ Silver Emu Bush\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eEremophila nivea\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scrophulariaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/strong\u003eWestern Australia (endemic)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen native shrub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"731\" data-start=\"423\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"441\" data-start=\"423\"\u003eEremophila nivea\u003c\/em\u003e is a striking Australian native shrub admired for its intensely silver, velvety foliage and soft purple-mauve tubular flowers. Well suited to Adelaide and South Australian gardens, it excels in hot, dry conditions and brings exceptional contrast to low-water and native landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1009\" data-start=\"733\"\u003eFlowering mainly from late winter through spring, \u003cem data-end=\"805\" data-start=\"787\"\u003eEremophila nivea\u003c\/em\u003e provides valuable seasonal colour and attracts native birds. While naturally short-lived, it grows quickly and delivers maximum visual impact with minimal maintenance when planted in free-draining soils.\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 1.5–2.5 m H × 1.5–2.5 m W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast; approx. 30–60 cm per year under good conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Narrow, soft, silver-grey leaves with a dense woolly texture; evergreen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft purple to mauve tubular flowers held along stems; late winter–spring\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fragrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Year-round silver foliage with winter–spring flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly attractive to honeyeaters and other nectar-feeding birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent drought tolerance once established; Excellent heat tolerance; Moderate frost tolerance (to approx. –3 to –5 °C); Good wind tolerance; Does not tolerate heavy soils or prolonged winter wet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mass planting: 1–2 plants per m²; Feature planting: allow 1.5–2.5 m spacing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally regarded as non-toxic\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 compact growth and flowering)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very free-draining sandy or gravelly soils; raised beds recommended in Adelaide clays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishment: 2 deep soaks\/week for 6–8 weeks; Established: deep soak every 2–3 weeks in summer; minimal water in winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low maintenance; Light prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushiness; Avoid fertiliser; use low-phosphorus native fertiliser sparingly if required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typically 5–10 years in cultivation (shorter-lived native shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for temperate and Mediterranean South Australia, including Adelaide Plains, foothills and drier Hills sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neutral to alkaline preferred; tolerant of limestone soils\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 for silver contrast in native and modern gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent with Westringia, Correa, Lomandra, Leucophyta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater-wise and gravel garden designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoastal-adjacent sites with good drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInformal screening in dry landscapes\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\u003cem data-start=\"3153\" data-end=\"3171\"\u003eEremophila nivea\u003c\/em\u003e delivers dramatic silver foliage and soft seasonal colour with outstanding drought performance. Fast growing and visually striking, it’s perfect for Adelaide gardeners wanting bold texture and native resilience — just give it sun and drainage and let it shine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"140mm Pot","offer_id":49145373819132,"sku":"EREM-NIVE-140MMPOT","price":14.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/eremophila-nivea-silky-silver-emu-bush-140mm-flower-adelaide-plant-co.jpg?v=1780192359","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/eremophila-nivea","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}