This decumbent to erect shrub has stiff upright pubescent stems that form a compact rounded habit. The small oblong dark green leaves are hairy and the pink urn-shaped flowers appear in terminal clusters from summer to autumn.

Hardiness zones 6 to 9

Erica mackaianais naturally found from Ireland to south-west Spain growing in an open sunny position in moist to damp, well drained slightly acidic soils and is frost and drought tolerant.

Macky's Heath is grown for its flowers and its spreading habit. It is planted in parks and gardens as a low border or mass planted in beds as a filler and can be grown in containers. It established in 2 to 3 years and is suitable for coastal regions. There are many dwarf cultivars avalable. ID 2231

Other syn. Erica mackaii, Erica mackayana

Erica(e-REE-ka) mackaiana(ma-KY-ah-na)

Ericaceae(er-ek-AY-see-ee)
Bilberries, Blueberries,Cranberies, Heathers, Heaths, Rhododendrons, Wintergreens