Erica cerinthoides (Ericaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Erica cerinthoides
Evergreen shrub
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The Erica cerinthoides plant species is found in S. Africa. It is a member of the Ericaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Erica cerinthoides
Family:  Ericaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Sandy flats and slopes, widespread in S.W. Cape.

Cultivation Notes: Requires a light lime-free loam[1]. A calcifuge plant, requiring a pH below 6[186]. Grows best in a poor soil[11]. Prefers an open situation[1]. This species is unlikely to be hardy in Britain. One report suggests that it can be grown in the milder areas[1], but another says that it is not frost-tolerant[200]. A good bee plant[108]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200].

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