Agapetes serpens
HIMALAYAN LANTERN, FLAME HEATH
Ericaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub or scrambling climber

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, acidic to mildly acidic

Tolerances: light frost
2m
Plant habit
 
2m

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Flowers: red

Flowering Time: late winter to late spring
 
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Agapetes serpens
HIMALAYAN LANTERN, FLAME HEATH
Ericaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen shrub or scrambling climber

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, acidic to mildly acidic

Tolerances: light frost
2m
Plant habit
 
2m

FEATURES

Flowers: red

Flowering Time: late winter to late spring


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical & cottage designs

Uses: pot, hanging basket, trellis, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: hard






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