Overview

Eremophila glabra 'Kalbarri Carpet' is a plant with a shrub habit in the genus Eremophila, part of the Scrophulariaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Eremophila glabra 'Kalbarri Carpet' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include specimen plant, border and container.

About

Eremophila glabra 'Kalbarri Carpet' is an evergreen shrub belonging to the genus Eremophila in the Scrophulariaceae family. It thrives in full sun and prefers a sheltered, south-facing aspect with fertile, well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H4, this cultivar is suitable for use as a specimen plant, in borders, or containers. It is best propagated by cuttings and offers seasonal interest during spring and summer.

About the genus

Eremophila is a genus of more than 270 species of plants in the figwort family, Scrophulariaceae, all of which are endemic to mainland Australia. Some species have common names including emu bush, poverty bush or fuchsia bush, reflecting the belief that emus eat the fruit, their arid environment or a superficial resemblance to the flowers of plants in the genus Fuchsia. Eremophilas are widespread in the arid areas of Australia, and range in size from low-growing shrubs to small trees.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Eremophila

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H4

Plant details

Eremophila glabra 'Kalbarri Carpet' size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Shrub

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Specimen plant, border, container

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Eremophila glabra 'Kalbarri Carpet'

Propagation

Cuttings

Pest resistance

High

Disease resistance

High

Frequently asked questions