Agapetes serpens

Agapetes serpens is a rare, evergreen shrub with arching stems that produce scarlet, pendulous flowers in spring.

Agapetes serpens is a lovely, rare, evergreen shrub native to the Himalayas. Long, arching stems produce a profusion of scarlet, pendulous flowers in spring. Epiphetic and easily propagated via cuttings.

Common Name:  Agapetes

Family:  Ericaceae (The Heath Family)

Zone Hardiness:  9-10

Light:  Part Sun Part Shade

Height:  2'-6'

Width:  4'-8'

Primary Bloom Colour:  Red

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Class:  Evergreen

Type:  Shrub

Bloom Time:  Spring

Soil Moisture:  Average, Moist

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Fragrance:  No

Berries:  Lavender

Benefits:  Bees Hummingbirds

Deer Resistant:  Unknown

BC Native:  No

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