Sometimes, you need a small shrub or hedge that is a bit unusual compared with everything else you see around town. On the east coast of Australia, below QLD, that’s where Thriver™ Eremophila comes in. It’s a rare emu bush that can survive outside of WA, giving landscape designers in Sydney and Melbourne a totally new look that no other native plant can provide.
With its striking dark fuchsia blooms, lush foliage, and ability to thrive in a range of environments, this standout variety offers everything you could want for a reliable, low-maintenance low-growing hedge. Whether your garden faces clay-heavy soils, drought, or unpredictable weather, Thriver™ Eremophila provides a perfect solution, bringing durability and year-round appeal to your landscape.

Thriver™ Eremophila flowers up-close
What Makes Thriver™ Eremophila the Perfect Low Hedging Plant?
Not all hedge plants combine beauty with toughness, but Thriver™ Eremophila manages to deliver on both fronts. Its dense growth naturally forms a seamless barrier that can be tailored to fit informal, rustic designs or more polished, architectural styles.

Thriver™ Eremophila manicured into a ball shape
Aesthetic Appeal
Rich fuchsia flowers bloom throughout the year, adding a bold splash of colour that keeps your garden lively season after season. Besides flowers, its dense green foliage creates a lush, full hedge that never looks sparse or dull. If you’re encouraging a natural shape, a hard coppice every few years gives it a revitalising fresh start.
Resilience in Harsh Conditions
Unlike other plants that might falter in heavy clay soils or after prolonged wet weather, Thriver™ Eremophila has survived multiple floods in heavy soils. It handles humid summers and frosty winters alike, showing impressive durability in challenging climates. Once established, it’s drought-tolerant, meaning you can cut back on watering without sacrificing its vitality or appearance.

Thriver™ Eremophila in its natural shape
Transform Your Garden with Thriver™ Eremophila
You don’t have to use the same hedging plants as everybody else. Why not try something that is a bit fresh, like Thriver™ Eremophila, with its beautiful fuchsia blooms, dense greenery, and hardy resilience.
Or, you could just keep using the same plants every single time you need to fill a gap in the garden, or draw up a new landscape design for a client. How boring!