Erica Thomae var. Thomae is a range-restricted (about 150 km²) endemic to the Kogelberg Mountains. Although rare, its habitat is well protected and it is not threatened. We had a colony of both the Erica Thomae var. Thomae and var. Porterii, but it was destroyed by road construction.

Now after about two years, there is one Erica Thomae var. Thomae flowering.

There is still no sign of the threatened Erica Thomae var. Porterii which used to flower in the same area. We will keep you informed.