longiflora reclinata Pan Pipes

Epacris longiflora reclinata Pan Pipes

Botanical Name: reclinata Pan Pipes Common Names: Fuchsia Heath, Native: No Foliage Type: Evergreen Type: Shrubs Plant Habit: Shrub Like, Upright

Description: A medium upright, evergreen shrub with soft needle-like foliage. Foliage is covered with brilliant clusters of tubular pink flowers throughout autumn and winter, a time when garden colour can be sparse. Use in containers, mass plant for impact and use as a cut flower indoors. Grows approx 1m tall x 1m wide.

Mature Height: 60cm-1m Position: Full Sun Mature Width: 60cm-1m Soil Type: Well Drained

Family Name: Landscape Use(s): Balcony / Roof, Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Cut Flower, Feature, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Container / Pot Origin: Africa

Characteristics: Pest & Diseases: Generally trouble free Foliage Colours: Green Flower Colours: Pink, White Flower Fragrant: No Cultural Notes: Hardy plant that will need protection from frost when young. Prefers well drained, Flowering Season: Autumn, Spring acidic soil and a sunny position. After planting, Ericas usually start spreading during Fruit: Insignificant their second year of growth. Protect from frosts for the first year. Prune after flowering by cutting back flowered stems to maintain a compact, dense habit. Requirements:

Growth Rate: Moderate Plant Care: Maintenance Level: Low Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well Water Usage: Low

Tolerances: Drought: High Frost: Moderate Wind: Moderate

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