Agapetes cauliflora affinity SEH#27047 RSBG, Himalayan Lanterns Size:1.5 qt After speedy growth the first

After speedy growth the first year or two

then they darken to a deep

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

Give 'er space

Moist rich soil

Agapetes cauliflora affinity SEH#27047 RSBG, Himalayan Lanterns Size:1.5 qt After speedy growth the firstCollected 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