Description: Eremophila 'Augusta Storm'
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Eremophila 'Augusta Storm'
- File Number
- 1690
- ACRA Field Book Number
- 1712
- Registration Date
- 19/11/2021
- Application Received
- 06/11/2019
- Family
- Scrophulariaceae
- Cultivar Name
- Eremophila 'Augusta Storm'
- Origin
- A spontaneous garden hybrid from the Port Augusta Botanic Garden, South Australia. Thought to be a hybrid between Eremophila glabra and E. veneta.
- Characteristics
- Low shrub, 0.8m (h) x 2m (w), deep violet to purple tubular flowers with soft silver grey foliage in spring or after new growth.
- Cultivation
- Grows in most soils; tolerates most frosts; can handle some shade but does best in full sun with air circulation. Can be hard pruned; tip pruning will help maintain shape.
- Publication
- Growing Eremophila, R. Wait, 2021. p209
- Colour Coding
- RHS 1995 Leaves (upper surface): Green Group 137B; Flowers: Violet Group 83B
- Propagation
- Cuttings, grafting on myoporum rootstocks
- Applicant Name
- Russell Wait
- Uses
- As part of a mass planting or mixed in a shrubbery, or as a feature plant. Attracts nectar feeding birds.
- Availability
- Russell Wait who can be contacted by email: russwait35@gmail.com
- ANBG Accession Numbers
- -
- NSL ID
- -