creeping agapetes

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A lax evergreen shrub to 90cm, or taller if supported, with small dark green leaves and urn-shaped red flowers 2cm long, with darker veining, hanging beneath the stems in late winter and spring

Scientific classification

Species: creeping agapetes (Agapetes serpens)
Genus: Agapetes
Family: Ericaceae

Toxic if ingested. Wear gloves and wash hands after handling
Toxicity: Conservatory Greenhouse · Shrubs
Plant type: 1-1.5 metres
Height: 1-1.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Winter
Season of interest: Partial shade
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Ideal temperature

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Distribution of creeping agapetes

Distribution map

Himalaya

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Culture

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Toxicity

Toxic if ingested. Wear gloves and wash hands after handling

Quick identification of creeping agapetes

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creeping agapetes care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Partial shade
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

Routine pruning is unnecessary; shorten overlong shoots to fit the available space. For last-year flowering growth, prune after flowering; for current-year flowering growth, prune in late winter or spring. This guidance is for established plants. Keep pruning to a minimum.

Propagation

Take semi-ripe ripe cuttings in late summer, or propagate by layering stems in late spring

Growing

Under glass, grow in frost-free conditions in moist, but well-drained ericaceous soil in partial shade. Water freely during the growing period, more sparingly in winter

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