A very attractive and long flowering small to medium sized shrub, with masses of clear red tubular bell shaped flowers from autumn, through winter and on to spring. ‘Bega’ is a more reliable form of the very eye catching Epacris for gardens. It does best in a well drained soil in semi shade or sun. It is helpful to mulch around the plant to help keep the root run cool and moist. A great plant for container growing. Lightly prune after flowering to encourage a more compact shape. Epacris impressa is the floral emblem of Victoria.
Epacris impressa ‘Bega’
Plant Information
Plant Type - Small shrub
Common Name - Heath
Scientific Name - Epacris impressa
Family - Ericaceae
Cultivar Name - Bega
Other Common Name -
Minimum Height - 1
Maximum Height - 1.5
Minimum Width - 0.8
Maximum Width - 1.5
Flower Colour - Red
Flowering Time - Spring, Autumn, Winter
pH Level - Acid
Soil Type - Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Potting mix
Plant Environment - Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden
Climate Zone - Warm temperate, Cool temperate
Light - Sunny, Light shade, Half shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen
Life Span -
Soil Moisture - Well-drained
Propagation Method -
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Feature plant
Special Uses - Playground friendly
Attracts Wildlife -
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