Epacris longiflora ‘Nectar Pink’

Epacris longiflora 'Nectar Pink'

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.

Family : Epacridaceae

Cultivar Name: Nectar Pink

Plant Type : Small shrub

Width : 1

Flowering Time : Spring, Autumn

Soil Type : Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Potting mix

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Open foliage

Soil Moisture : Well-drained

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Scientific Name: Epacris longiflora

Common Name : Epacris

Height : 1

Flower Color : Pink

pH Level : Acid, Neutral

Plant Environment : Courtyard, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden

Light : Light shade, Half shade

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Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Nectar eating birds, Other insects