Eremophila Thunderbolt

Common Name:
Emu Bush 'Thunderbolt'

Description:
Eremophila 'Thunderbolt' is a robust Australian native shrub, resulting from a hybrid between Eremophila alternifolia and Eremophila maculata. This evergreen plant is celebrated for its striking soft blue to purple tubular flowers, which bloom profusely from spring through summer and sporadically throughout the year. The nectar-rich blooms are a magnet for native birds and pollinators, enhancing garden biodiversity. With its dense, green foliage, 'Thunderbolt' serves as an excellent choice for hedging, screening, or as a standalone feature plant. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, exhibiting exceptional drought and frost tolerance once established. Minimal maintenance is required, with light pruning after flowering to maintain its shape and encourage new growth. This cultivar's resilience and ornamental appeal make it a valuable addition to Melbourne gardens, particularly in low-water and coastal landscapes.

Form:

• Shrub – Medium

• Suitable for Hedging

• Suitable for Screening

Mature Size:

• Height: 1–2 m

• Width: 1–2 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun

• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring

• Flowers in Summer

• Sporadic flowering throughout the year

Flower Colour:

• Soft Blue to Purple

Key Attributes:

• Australian Native

• Drought Tolerant

• Frost Hardy

• Bird Attracting

• Bee Attracting

• Perennial

• Suitable for Hedging

• Suitable for Screening

• Coastal Tolerant

• Low Maintenance

Toxicity:

• Not known to be toxic to humans or animals.

Companion Plants:

• Grevillea spp.

• Callistemon spp.

• Leptospermum spp.

• Westringia fruticosa

• Acacia cognata

• Lomandra longifolia