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Agapetes are evergreen shrubs related to blueberries (Vaccinium spp.) but with larger and showier flowers. This is a white‑flowered species with blue‑green new foliage on long and arching, densely hairy stems. The pendulous tubular flowers have green tips and are followed by red berries. We have had this outside for a few years, so it appears to be relatively hardy for this genus. This species is very similar in appearance to A. cauliflora but larger‑growing and with much larger leaves. 

Agapetes are evergreen shrubs related to blueberries (Vaccinium spp.) but with larger and showier flowers. An evergreen epiphytic blueberry from the cloud forests of Asia. This species is more compact in growth than many of its epiphytic relatives and not particularly pendulous as so many species in this genus tend to be. Glossy and small rounded leaves along the stems for a very dense habit and appearance. This distinct species has bell-shaped pale to deep red flowers - unusual for this genus. Our first offering.

Agapetes are evergreen shrubs related to blueberries (Vaccinium spp.) but with larger and showier flowers. This is an evergreen epiphytic shrub from the cloud forests of Asia. This species is more compact in growth than many of its epiphytic relatives. Glossy and small rounded leaves along the stems for a very dense habit and appearance. This unusual species has white tubular flowers enclosed by large, rounded and showy, colorful bracts. Very distinct. This species has been hardy for us for many years in the open garden.

Agapetes are evergreen shrubs related to blueberries (Vaccinium spp.) but with larger and showier flowers. This is an epiphytic evergreen shrub with small, glossy and deep green pointed leaves arranged along long arching stems. Beautiful and interesting tubular bright red flowers lined with darker red chevrons hang in clusters along the pendulous stems. Epiphytic in the wild and best in a hanging basket or on an old stump. Somewhat drought tolerant once established and it is best to strongly pinch it back for the first couple of years. Native to the eastern Himalaya where it grows from the branches of large rhododendrons and other trees. A very fine and distinct ornamental.

Agapetes are evergreen shrubs related to blueberries (Vaccinium spp.) but with larger and showier flowers. This is an epiphytic evergreen shrub with small, glossy and deep green pointed leaves arranged along long arching stems. Beautiful and interesting tubular bright red flowers lined with darker red chevrons hang in clusters along the pendulous stems. Epiphytic in the wild and best in a hanging basket or on an old stump. Somewhat drought tolerant once established and it is best to strongly pinch it back for the first couple of years. Native to the eastern Himalaya where it grows from the branches of large rhododendrons and other trees. A very fine and distinct ornamental. This is a selection from the wild that differs from the original introduction that has been widely grown around the world for many years. This new selection has large and very deeply colored blood‑red flowers that are much more “inflated” in shape (vs. the typical narrow tube). Quite distinct and a really spectacular new addition to our palette of Agapetes species and hybrids.

Agapetes are evergreen shrubs related to blueberries (Vaccinium spp.) but with larger and showier flowers. This is an epiphytic evergreen shrub with small, glossy and deep green pointed leaves arranged along long arching stems. Beautiful and interesting tubular bright red flowers lined with darker red chevrons hang in clusters along the pendulous stems. Epiphytic in the wild and best in a hanging basket or on an old stump. Somewhat drought tolerant once established and it is best to strongly pinch it back for the first couple of years. Native to the eastern Himalaya where it grows from the branches of large rhododendrons and other trees. A very fine and distinct ornamental. Similar to the type but this selection reportedly with flared lobes on the corolla tube – note: we have not yet flowered this selection.

Agapetes are evergreen shrubs related to blueberries (Vaccinium spp.) but with larger and showier flowers. This is an epiphytic evergreen shrub with small rounded, glossy and deep green leaves arranged along long arching stems. Deep yellow, urn‑shaped flowers hang in clusters from late winter through mid‑spring. Requires excellent drainage and makes a great display in a moss‑lined hanging basket. This variety occurs in the eastern Himalaya to the west of var. major which is the variety we normally offer. It differs from var. major in its more bullate foliage and slightly smaller flowers.