Agapetes cauliflora affinity SEH#27047 RSBG, Himalayan Lanterns Size:1.5 qt Robust clumper

Robust clumper

Mature size: 20 – 40 feet T

much more reliably than the classic 'Forest Pansy' before turning green in late summer

Heavy white/green variegation on willowy palmate leaves is just the background to hot pink new growth and stems

After speedy growth the first year or two

Agapetes cauliflora affinity SEH#27047 RSBG, Himalayan Lanterns Size:1.5 qt Robust clumperCollected by Steve Hootman of the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden. New to us and we had to have it for the unusual flowers. White tubular flowers dipped in green hang in charming clusters below dark stems with shiny greet leaves reminiscent of tarantula legs. Agapetes are an understory shrub, generally found growing as epiphytes. They grow best in bright, indirect light with even moisture. Our older plants are quite drought tolerant, but do not