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AGAPETES serpens
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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EvergreenSmall, crowded, lance-shaped leaves to 2cm (¾in) long, rich green and glossy.
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Height60-90cm (24-36in) -
Spread2-3m (6-10ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightInitially 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 greenhouseTolerant 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 shadeTolerates some sun if grown well
AGAPETES serpens
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Additional Features
Good to knowCan be 6-10ft if trained as a climber. If grown under glass use ericaceous potting compost in bright, filtered light.
Pests & DiseasesScale insects
Place of originNepal, Bhutan, India (Assam) -
Flower ShapeBell/Lantern
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HardinessHalf hardy (down to 0)
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Leaf margin
Serrulate(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Lanceolate
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Pruning group
Pruning group 6Suitable 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 & 11Keep pruning to a minimum -
Seasonal InterestSpringWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertileNeutral to acid soilBenefits 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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Natural garden twine, 500 grams, 350 metres.
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Thermometer which displays current temperature in the centre, with Max above and min below.
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