| Family | ERICACEAE |
| Genus species | Erica petraea Benth. sect. Gypsocallis |
| Synonyms | Erica krigae Compton |
| Habitat | dry, stony grassland |
| Description | branchlets glabrous, leaves erect, imbricate, obovate-oblong, acute, glabrous, smooth, nitid, 4-5mm, flowers axillary at apex of branchlets, corolla ovoid, 3-4mm |
| Size | 20-35cm |
| Color | pale rose |
| Bloom | summer |
| Ca | |
| Type | shrub |
| Cultivation | sunny site with a deep, drained soil alpine house, 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 | Plants of the World online powo.science.kew.org International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org |
| Comments | ERICACEAE
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