Bruckenthalia | |
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Bruckenthalia spiculifolia | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Eudicots |
(unranked): | Asterids |
Order: | Ericales |
Family: | Ericaceae |
Tribe: | Ericeae |
Genus: |
Bruckenthalia Rchb. |
Species: | B. spiculifolia |
Binomial name | |
Bruckenthalia spiculifolia (Salisb.) Rchb. |
Bruckenthalia is a genus of plants consisting of only one species, Bruckenthalia spiculifolia (spike heath) an evergreen shrub native to southeastern Europe and Asia Minor. It is a dwarf and heath-like plant to 10 in high. Suitable for rock gardens and borders. Leaves are dark green. The flowers in terminal clusters of rose-pink, bell-shaped appear in early summer.
Cultivation The plant prefers sandy peat with lime-free. Propagate from seed, cuttings or division.