| Family | ERICACEAE |
| Genus species | Erica mackayana Bab. |
| Synonyms | Erica mackayi Hook. |
| Habitat | thickets and heaths |
| Altitude | 0-1000m |
| Description | young branchlets glandular strigose, hirsute, leaves 2-5mm in whorls of 4, patent, oblong, glabrous, ciliate, flowers in terminal umbels, corolla 5-7mm long, urceolate |
| Size | 20-60cm |
| Color | bright purplish pink |
| Bloom | summer, autumn |
| Ca | - |
| Type | shrub |
| Cultivation | mesic, slightly humous, semi-shady site alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, semi-shade |
| Propagation | seed in spring, uncovered, light, germ. 3-6 months, 13-18°C cuttings in late summer |
| Territory |
Europe
Northern Europe (Ireland ) Southwestern Europe (Spain) |
| Bibliography | Plants of the World online powo.science.kew.org International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org |
| Comments | ERICACEAE
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