Epacris Pan Pipes - fuchsia heath

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$7.85

Like rows of long Christmas hats for tiny elf-santas, these native shrubs are unmistakable in full flower - which is midwinter when our gardens need a shot of bright colour.

You can see why they get their common names of fuchsia heath - a heather with fuchsia flowers - and cigarette flower (filter tip, naturally).

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Description

Epacris longiflora x reclinata 'Pan Pipes'

APPEARANCE: Compact native shrub with tiny pointed leaves and long tubular bright pink-red flowers with white lips which appear from autumn to spring.
USE IN: Native gardens, mixed beds, wildlife gardens.
PLANTING : Part shade or dappled shade is best; flowers for longer with some protection from hot sun. It likes free-draining sandy soil with regular water. Mulch and water on a regular basis, until the plant is established, usually around 12 weeks. Frost tolerant.
CARE: Prune after flowering to shape and encourage fresh growth. Fertilise using a slow release fertiliser for natives after flowering to encourage healthy growth. Add a winter mulch to plants in exposed locations.
HEIGHT & WIDTH: 80 cm H x 80 cm W.
YOUR PLANTS : These are tubestock plants, healthy young plants with new roots that will establish quickly in your garden. The pot size is 80mm high and 42 mm wide.
You can see an example in the image gallery.
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