| Family | ERICACEAE |
| Genus species | Erica praecox Klotzsch sect. Ceramus |
| Habitat | grassland and thickets |
| Altitude | 900-1200m |
| Description | branchlets pubescent, leaves straight, patent, linear, subacute, 6-8mm, flowers in clusters, pedicels thin, 6-8mm, sepals lanceolate, corolla ovoid-urceolate, 1cm long |
| Size | 15-30cm |
| Color | red |
| Bloom | summer |
| Ca | |
| Type | shrub |
| Cultivation | mesic, slightly humous, semi-shady site alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, sun |
| Propagation | seed in spring, uncovered, light, germ. 3-6 months, 13-18°C cuttings in late summer |
| Territory |
Africa
Southern Africa (Cape Provinces) |
| Bibliography | The Plant List www.theplantlist.org |
| Comments | ERICACEAE
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