Erica Mamosa Coccinea is a small shrub endemic to the Western Cape of South Africa. It is well loved for its bright scarlet red flowers and popularity with pollinators.
Grow Erica m. coccinea in well-drained soil, in a position that is sunny or gets morning to midday sun. It prefers a cool position, and fails to thrive in hot, dry positions, particularly those that get the hot afternoon sun. It prefers a well-watered site, but it must be well drained.
Grows well in coastal gardens, in the cool rockery, on east, southeast- or southwest-facing terraces or where they are shaded for the later part of the day, or in containers. When growing ericas in containers, it is important to use the correct soil. It should be a well-drained, acidic based potting mix.
When birds feed on the nectar and while doing so, pollinate the flowers. The flowers are also visited by bees and other insects that feed on the pollen.
It is cultivated for the cut flower market.
Height 1.2. Width 1.2m.