Difference between revisions of "Agapetes serpens"
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| − | + | '''Agapetes serpens''' is a semi-climbing shrub [[species]] native to the [[Himalayas]], 40–60 cm tall, grown as an ornamental for its attractive pendulous benches of red tubular flowers blooming over a long period. It is mostly grown in climates from cool temperate to sub-tropical. | |
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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| − | + | File:Agapetes serpens (BG Zurich)-02.JPG| photo 1 | |
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Latest revision as of 00:55, 6 February 2011
| Habit | shrub
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|---|---|---|
| Height: | ⇕ | 3 ft"ft" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 3. |
| Width: | ⇔ | 7 ft"ft" can not be assigned to a declared number type with value 7. |
| Lifespan: | ⌛ | perennial |
| Bloom: | ❀ | early winter, mid winter, late winter |
| Exposure: | ☼ | part-sun |
|---|---|---|
| Features: | ✓ | evergreen, flowers |
| USDA Zones: | 9 to 10 | |
| Flower features: | ❀ | red, pink |
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Agapetes serpens is a semi-climbing shrub species native to the Himalayas, 40–60 cm tall, grown as an ornamental for its attractive pendulous benches of red tubular flowers blooming over a long period. It is mostly grown in climates from cool temperate to sub-tropical.
Cultivation
Propagation
Propagation is from cuttings.
Pests and diseases
Varieties
Gallery
photo 1
photo 2
photo 3
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References
External links
- w:Agapetes serpens. Some of the material on this page may be from Wikipedia, under the Creative Commons license.
- Agapetes serpens QR Code (Size 50, 100, 200, 500)
