An open growing shrub with small pointed leaves, and a beautiful sight in flower, with long tubular pink flowers massed along the stems. Very attractive to nectar loving birds and insects. Grows to around a metre high and wide. Flowers in spring and again in autumn. Likes a moist but well drained slightly acid soil and light shade, protect from winds. Mulch to help keep the soil moist and cool. Tolerates light frost. Good in a pot.
Epacris longiflora ‘Nectar Pink’
Plant Information
Plant Type - Small shrub
Common Name - Epacris
Scientific Name - Epacris longiflora
Family - Epacridaceae
Cultivar Name - Nectar Pink
Other Common Name -
Minimum Height - 0.7
Maximum Height - 1
Minimum Width - 0.7
Maximum Width - 1
Flower Colour - Pink
Flowering Time - Spring, Autumn
pH Level - Acid, Neutral
Soil Type - Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Potting mix
Plant Environment - Courtyard, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden
Climate Zone - Warm temperate, Cool temperate
Light - Light shade, Half shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Open foliage
Life Span -
Soil Moisture - Well-drained
Propagation Method -
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage -
Special Uses -
Attracts Wildlife - Nectar eating birds, Other insects
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