Bruckenthalia
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| Bruckenthalia | |
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| Bruckenthalia spiculifolia | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Ericaceae |
| Genus: | Bruckenthalia |
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Bruckenthalia This genus consists of only one species, an evergreen shrub native to southeastern Europe and Asia Minor. It is a dwarf and heath-like plant to 10 in high. Suitable for rock gardens and borders. Leaves are dark green. The flowers in terminal clusters of rose-pink, bell-shaped appear in early summer.
Cultivation The plant prefers sandy peat with lime-free. Propagate from seed, cuttings or division.
