AGAPETES 'Ludgvan Cross'
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AGAPETES 'Ludgvan Cross'
Large pale pink flowers veined a deeper pink with a crimson calyx. Suitable for the cool greenhouse or a sheltered wall. Flowering times can be erratic
£19.50 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
A. incurvata x A. serpens. Grown for their pendent flowers. Mulch in spring every other year. If grown in a cool greenhouse use ericaceous potting compost in bright, filtered light. -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Garden origin -
Evergreenmid- to dark green leaves to 5cm (2in) long.
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) -
Striped, Veined or Multicoloured
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Bell/Lantern
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Border
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Half hardy (down to 0)
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Entire
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Lanceolate
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Height
1.2-1.4m (4-5ft) -
Spread
1.2-1.4m (4-5ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightPendent shrub. Produces pendent clusters of up to 6 urn-shaped flowers 2-3cm (¾-1¼in) long.
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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.
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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) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilModerately fertile.
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Neutral to acid soilBenefits from added composted bark.
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Against a wall
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Partial shade
Will tolerate some sun if grown well. -
Mature Size1.2-1.4m (4-5ft)
1.2-1.4m (4-5ft)
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