Kingdom Plantae Family Ericaceae Species B. spiculifolia Higher classification Ericaceae | Order Ericales Tribe Ericeae Scientific name Bruckenthalia Rank Genus | |
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Similar Kalmiopsis, Hemiphragma, Leucogenes, Cassiope, Romanzoffia | ||
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.
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