Agapetes 'Ludgvan Cross'

RHS Plant Profile
agapetes 'Ludgvan Cross'
agapetes 'Ludgvan Cross' RHS
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Conservatory Greenhouse Shrubs

'Ludgvan Cross' is an evergreen shrub with fine, arching branches bearing lance-shaped leaves up to 5cm long. Hanging clusters of urn-shaped, pink flowers appear along the branches from spring to summer

Position

Partial shade

Soil Types

Loam, Sand

Max Height

1-1.5 metres

Max Spread

1-1.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
1-1.5 metres
Max Height
1-1.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Loam Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid

Position

Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H2

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Ericaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Genus
Agapetes can be upright or scrambling, usually evergreen shrubs with simple, leathery, opposite leaves and solitary or clustered, bell-shaped, tubular or urn-shaped flowers with 5 short lobes
Name Status
Accepted

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow under glass in well-drained, lime-free compost in bright, filtered light. Can stand outdoors in summer, preferably in partial shade

Propagation

Root semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in late summer, or propagate by layering in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Patio and container plants

Pruning

Pruning group 11, but keep pruning to a minimum

Pests

May be susceptible to scale insects

Diseases

Generally disease-free