Eremophila complanata
2 Comments »4th September, 2006; Category: Drought Tolerant Plants, Eremophila, Using Australian Natives
Eremophila complanata is another of those tough lime and drought tolerant plants. It is in full flower at the moment making a lovely splash of colour.
Eremophila complanata
Before using Australian Natives as cut flowers became more widely practised, we knew that this one kept for two weeks in a vase. It is still not on any published lists of plants suitable for the cut flower trade.
When our local group of the Australian Plant Society used to organise a Spring Flower Show we got to know how many species behaved when cut for display.
Eremophila complanata is a shrub to about one and a half metres, by nearly a metre wide. It would be a bit smaller if I took cuts from the bush regularly. It becomes straggly if not trimmed after flowering.
I have just planted Eremophila complanata a young plant I live in Castlemaine which has been very wet, I notice some of the leaves have gone brown wondering what is going on with this you plant. Would appreciate information re this issue.
Hi there Carol,
Sorry that I can’t comment on your situation. This site was written by my wife until she passed away a few years ago. I have kept the site going because it contains much useful information. Can I suggest you contact a nearby nursery for advice or consult the website of the Australian Plant Society in your state?
Trevor