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Grows up to 6ft eventually with bright red flowers and darker markings on pendent slender branches, like small lanterns. Tender except in the mildest areas
Further Reading....
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Evergreen - small, crowded, lance-shaped leaves to 2cm (¾in) long, rich green and glossy.
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Red -
Height - 60-90cm (24-36in) -
Spread - 2-3m (6-10ft)
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Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - initially erect, then arching shrub. Produces usually solitary, narrowly urn-shaped flowers 2cm (¾in) long from the leaf axils. Flowers have V-shaped darker red markings.
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Tender - cool or frost free greenhouse - Tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen. Except in frost-free inner-city areas or coastal extremities requires glasshouse conditions. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 1°C (34°F) -
Against a wall
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Partial shade - tolerates some sun if grown well -
Additional Features - Good to know - - can be 6-10ft if trained as a climber. If grown under glass use ericaceous potting compost in bright, filtered light. -
Pests & Diseases - scale insects -
Place of origin - Nepal, Bhutan, India (Assam) -
Flower Shape - Bell/Lantern -
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Hardiness - Half hardy (down to 0) -
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Pruning group - Pruning group 6
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs or climbers that need little to no pruning.
Action: Trim back shoots that spoil symmetry and to fit available space.
When: Annually after flowering if on previous year's growth, or in later Winter or Spring if flowering on current year's growth, or as requires.
RHS group 9 & 11 - keep pruning to a minimum -
Seasonal Interest - Spring -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - moderately fertile
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Neutral to acid soil - benefits from added composted bark
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Agapetes - Growing Guide
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60-90cm (24-36in)
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2-3m (6-10ft) |
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