Agapetes serpens (Bhutan Flared Form)

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.

Plant Characteristics

• Flowering
• Evergreen

• Outdoors

• Partial shade

• Hardy to +15F

R2 - easy if certain specific cultural requirements are met; these are usually given in the general description

Not Fragrant

Up to 2 feet

Small band