Meringur Isaac Emu Bush – Eremophila ‘Meringur Isaac’
Features: Native | Drought Tolerant | Frost Tolerant | Bird Attracting | Scrophulariaceae family | Evergreen
Height: 5 m Spread: 3 m
Eremophila ‘Meringur Isaac’ is a large, dense shrub or small tree, valued for its attractive floral display and robust form. It bears striking, large deep lilac flowers with darker spotting on a cream background inside the throat, blooming predominantly through summer from December to January. The foliage is bright green and contrasts beautifully with the vibrant blooms, making it a strong feature plant in the landscape. A registered hybrid between Eremophila bignoniiflora and Eremophila polyclada, it is ideal for adding colour when many other plants have finished flowering.
Growing Conditions:
Best grown in full sun with dry to well-drained soils. Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage healthy new growth. Well-suited to a range of Australian climates including arid, semi-arid, and temperate zones.
Soil Type:
Adaptable to clay, loamy, poor soils and even potting mix, provided drainage is adequate. Prefers neutral to alkaline pH.
Special Features:
Summer flowering provides off-season interest
Attracts native bees and beneficial insects
Responds well to post-flowering pruning
Suitable as a feature shrub or small tree
Performs well in low-maintenance and drought-resistant gardens
Handles both light and heavy frost
