Agapetes species nova (aff. griffithii/burmanica/miniata)

Agapetes are evergreen shrubs related to blueberries (Vaccinium spp.) but with larger and showier flowers. This is an epiphytic evergreen shrub native to the temperate rainforests of the eastern Himalaya. This species features much larger leaves and flowers than any other species we have seen or grown here at the RSBG. The large ovate leaves with a prominent midrib are up to six inches long on long arching stems from a large basal lignotuber (a woody, water storage organ). In late summer the pendulous tubular flowers appear in large hanging clusters of up to 20 flowers per cluster. These hang below the leaves and are deep pink with darker pink chevrons and deep green lobe tips on the ends of the corolla tubes. Each flower is around 4 cm in length! Easily the most stunning of any Agapetes we have grown or offered.

Plant Characteristics

• Evergreen
• Flowering

• Indoors
• Outdoors

• Partial shade

• Hardy to +20F

R1 - easy and reliable using standard methods of cultivation

Not Fragrant

2 feet+

Small band