Bruckenthalia

Bruckenthalia
Bruckenthalia spiculifolia
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
(unranked):	Angiosperms
(unranked):	Eudicots
(unranked):	Asterids
Order:	Ericales
Family:	Ericaceae
Tribe:
Genus:	Bruckenthalia Rchb.
Species:	B. spiculifolia
Binomial name
Bruckenthalia spiculifolia (Salisb.) Rchb.

Bruckenthalia is a genus of plants consisting of only one species, Bruckenthalia spiculifolia (spike heath) 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.

References[]

• Botanica Sistematica