| Family | ERICACEAE |
| Genus species | Erica aestiva Markötter sect. Ceramia |
| Bibliography | Ann. Univ. Stellenbosch, Reeks A, Wis.-Naturk. 8(1): 33 (1930) |
| Native Range | KwaZulu-Natal to Free State |
| Primary Biome | Subtropical |
| Habitat | rocks |
| Altitude | 1800-2750m |
| Description | leaves 2-4mm, delicate, on short lateral branchlets, patent to erect, imbricate, flowers numerous, 3mm long, campanulate, tapered at mouth, viscid, style exserted |
| Size | 15-60cm |
| Color | pink, purple |
| Bloom | summer |
| Ca | |
| Type | subshrub |
| Cultivation | sunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun |
| Propagation | seed in spring, uncovered, light, germ. 3-6 months, 13-18°C cuttings in late summer |
| Territory | 2 Africa 27 Southern Africa (NAT KwaZulu-Natal, OFS Free State) |