Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Hybrid origin
Asia, North America, Southern Europe
Types
Pixie Bush, Claypan Grass
Aristocrat, Buckeye Belle, Henry Bockstoce , Abalone Pearl, Coral Supreme, Cytherea, Charlie's White
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas
Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Magenta, Rose
Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Pink
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Light Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Bronze, Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Does not require lot of watering, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs watering once a week, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Botrytis Blight, Leaf spot, Stem spot, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Ants
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cough, Gout, Headache, Heartburn, Kidney problems, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
EREMOPHILA 'Valentine'
Paeonia suffruticosa
Common Name
Poverty Bush, Fuchsia bush
Peony
In German
Emu Bush
Pfingstrose
In French
Emu Bush
Pivoine
In Spanish
Emu Bush
Peonía
In Greek
emu Μπους
παιωνία
In Portuguese
Emu de Bush
Peônia
In Polish
Emu Bush
Piwonia
In Latin
Emu Bush
AGLAOPHOTIS
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Not Available
Family
Myoporaceae
Paeoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Myoporeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Emu Bush and Peony
Season and care of Emu Bush and Peony is important to know. While considering everything about Emu Bush and Peony Care, growing season is an essential factor. Emu Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peony season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Emu Bush is Loam, Sand and for Peony is Loamy while the PH of soil for Emu Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peony is Neutral.
Emu Bush and Peony Physical Information
Emu Bush and Peony physical information is very important for comparison. Emu Bush height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Peony height is 76.20 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Emu Bush and Peony are as follows:
Emu Bush flower color: Magenta and Rose
Emu Bush leaf color: Purple, Light Green and Gray Green
Peony flower color: Pink, Red and White
- Peony leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Emu Bush and Peony
Care of Emu Bush and Peony include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Emu Bush pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Peony pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Emu Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peony needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.