Eremophila maculata 'Valentine'

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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Evergreen shrub to 4-5' tall by 5-6' wide. Profuse bloom period of pink to red flowers in winter. Foliage develops a reddish tinge in winter. Prune only after bloom period. Flowers are produced on the tips of branches. extra pruning will decrease blooms. Flowering starts late January and continues thru March. Spiky natural form. Best in full sun.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Sun/Water

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub

 

Height Range

3-6'

 

Flower Color

Pink, Red

 

Flower Season

Winter

 

Leaf Color

Dark Green, Red

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Low, Medium

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

Poisonous

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

 

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

 

Seasonal Interest

Winter

 

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Container, Filler, Mass Planting

 

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.

Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.