Eremophila maculata 'Valentine' |
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Red Emu Bush |
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.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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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:
Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.
Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.
Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.