Epacris

Plant Characteristics

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Cultivation

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Scientific Names

Read about Epacris in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture

Epacris (Greek-made name, upon the summit; referring to their habitat). Epacridaceae. Heath-like shrubs of Australia and New Zealand, of which half a dozen or less are grown as cool greenhouse pot-plants. Leaves small and entire, usually sharp-pointed, sessile or short-stalked, scattered or sub-opposite: fls. small and axillary, short-stalked, the flowering sts. being elongated leafy spikes, regular and perfect; calyx bracteate; corolla tubular, 5-toothed, white or shades of purple and red; stamens 5; ovary 5-loculed, ripening into either a fleshy or capsular fr. Distinguished from Erica by the bracteate or scaly calyx, and the anthers opening by slits rather than pores.— About 40 species. In the Old World, epacrises are prized by those who grow heaths, and many good varieties are known. They bloom in early spring or late winter. The varieties of E. impressa may be flowered for Christmas; perhaps others may be Bo treated. A carnation house, 50-55°, suits them well. There are double-fld. forms. Other trade names are: E. ardentissima. Fls. crimson.—E. hyacinthiflora var. candidissima, white, early, and var. fulgens pink.-E. hybrid superb is merely a catalogue name for mixed kinds of Epacria.-E. rubella. Fls. bright red. – E. salmonea (?) N. Taylor. CH The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.

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References

• Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture, by L. H. Bailey, MacMillan Co., 1963

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