Hollard Gardens

Family: Ericaceae (Heath)

Distribution: China (Yunnan)

Habitat: Open places above 3000m

IUCN Red list: Least concern

Life form: Shrub - evergreen

Comments: Habit: A compact, low growing shrub.
Foliage: Small oblong to ovate leaves which are a bluish green when new. The underside is greyish in appearance with pale scales.
Flowers: Clusters of 1 - 5 small funnel-shaped flowersw which are a light purple.
Additional notes: Enjoys very good drainage and makes an exceptional rock garden plant.