Erica ericoides

Erica ericoides
Erica ericoides

Common names: honey heath, erica heath (English). 
Botanical name: Erica ericoides

Erica ericoides, also called honey heath, is a compact evergreen shrub that produces dense clusters of small, honey-scented pink flowers attractive to bees. It thrives in well-drained acidic soil in full sun. Regular pruning after flowering encourages new growth. Propagate from semi-hardwood cuttings in spring and autumn. Plant with other fynbos plants but avoid overcrowding. Erica ericoides works well in pots and as low hedging.

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Family: Ericaceae
Type: shrub
Vegetation type: Peninsula Shale Fynbos 
Flower colour: pink
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