Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Pixie Bush, Claypan Grass
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Homesteads
Desert, Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
9-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Lavender
Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown
Light Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Purple, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Burgundy
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Burgundy
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ERICA carnea
EREMOPHILA 'Valentine'
Common Name
Winter heath
Poverty Bush, Fuchsia bush
In Hindi
अल्पाइन हीथ
एमु बुश
In German
Alpine Heath
Emu Bush
In French
Alpine Heath
Emu Bush
In Spanish
Alpine Heath
Emu Bush
In Greek
Alpine Heath
emu Μπους
In Portuguese
Alpine Heath
Emu de Bush
In Polish
Alpine Heath
Emu Bush
In Latin
Alpini Heath
Emu Bush
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Myoporaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Ericoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Alpine Heath and Emu Bush
Season and care of Alpine Heath and Emu Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Alpine Heath and Emu Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alpine Heath season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Emu Bush season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alpine Heath is Loam, Sand and for Emu Bush is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alpine Heath is Acidic, Neutral and for Emu Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Alpine Heath and Emu Bush Physical Information
Alpine Heath and Emu Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Alpine Heath height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Emu Bush height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Alpine Heath and Emu Bush are as follows:
Alpine Heath flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose and Lavender
Alpine Heath leaf color: Green
Emu Bush flower color: Magenta and Rose
- Emu Bush leaf color: Purple, Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Alpine Heath and Emu Bush
Care of Alpine Heath and Emu Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alpine Heath pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Emu Bush pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Alpine Heath needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Emu Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.