{"product_id":"eutaxia-obovata","title":"Eutaxia obovata","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Eutaxia \/ Egg-and-Bacon Bush\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eEutaxia obovata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fabaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/strong\u003eAustralia (southern Australia, including SA)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen low shrub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfectly adapted to Adelaide’s Mediterranean climate, \u003cem data-start=\"316\" data-end=\"333\"\u003eEutaxia obovata\u003c\/em\u003e is a compact, hardy Australian native shrub valued for its bright yellow and orange “egg-and-bacon” pea flowers that appear mainly from late winter through spring. Naturally occurring across South Australia in dry woodland and scrub, it thrives in heat, low rainfall and poor soils, making it an excellent choice for waterwise and native gardens. Its dense, rounded habit and fine grey-green foliage provide neat year-round structure, while the vivid flowers bring cheerful colour when many plants are still dormant. Tough, long-lived and low maintenance, \u003cem data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"907\"\u003eEutaxia obovata\u003c\/em\u003e is ideal for borders, rockeries and mixed native plantings.\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 0.6–1.0 m H × 0.6–1.2 m W (compact, rounded shrub)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–30 cm per year under good conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, obovate grey-green leaves; foliage may take on subtle silvery or olive tones in dry or exposed conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright yellow pea flowers with orange markings (“egg-and-bacon” style), mainly late winter to spring\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1380\"\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fragrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen foliage year-round with a strong late winter–spring flowering display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers attract native bees and other beneficial insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very drought tolerant once established; excellent heat tolerance; wind tolerant; suited to inland and coastal SA (second-line); light frost hardy; dislikes waterlogged soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mass planting or borders: 1 plant per 1–1.5 m²; informal low hedge: space 1–1.2 m apart\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 for best flowering and compact growth; tolerates light part shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining sandy, loamy or gravelly soils; performs well in poor, rocky and mildly alkaline soils common in Adelaide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishment: 1–2 deep soaks\/week for 6–8 weeks. Established: very low water needs; occasional deep watering during extended dry periods only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very low; light prune after flowering if shaping is needed; avoid heavy fertilising—no feeding required in most soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–25+ years in suitable conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for Mediterranean and temperate SA — Adelaide Plains, hills, Fleurieu Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neutral to alkaline; 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\u003eNative and waterwise gardens requiring reliable winter–spring colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRockeries, embankments and gravel gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow informal hedging or border planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMixed native beds with Grevillea, Westringia, Correa and Lomandra\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=\"3076\" data-end=\"3093\"\u003eEutaxia obovata\u003c\/em\u003e is a tough, cheerful native that thrives where many plants struggle. With its bright winter–spring flowers, neat evergreen form and outstanding drought tolerance, it’s an easy-care choice for Adelaide gardens seeking colour, resilience and authentic South Australian character.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"140mm Pot","offer_id":48621265551612,"sku":"EUTA-OBOV-140MM","price":12.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/eutaxia-obovata-common-egg-and-bacon-bush-140mm-flower-adelaide-plant-co.png?v=1766461101","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/eutaxia-obovata","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}