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Agapetes serpens 'Nepal Cream'

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 2'-6'
  • W: 2'-4'

planting zones

  • 9b-12

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Agapetes serpens 'Nepal Cream' plant details

Agapetes serpens 'Nepal Cream' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring cream and green flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Agapetes serpens 'Nepal Cream'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and green blooms in spring
Uses: long-blooming, showy, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agapetes serpens 'Nepal Cream'

USDA Zones: 9b - 12
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: acidic, average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Arching stems with shiny evergreen leaves sport rows of pendulous, ribbed, narrowly bell-shaped flowers of a luscious creamy white. Minimum temperature: 25°F
(30°F, USDA Zones 10-11) Unusual flowering shrub from the Himalayas, it has a long blooming period. Flowers are ivory with a greenish cast and pendant borne along the stems. Very small lanceolate leaves cover the long slender stems year round on this 6’ bush.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

A special plant with small glossy and deep green pointed leaves arranged along long arching pendulous stems. Pure creamy white flowers on this form from Nepal. Needs excellent drainage and does very well as a hanging plant. A great plant with clusters of

By: The Bovees Nursery

Gardening facts about Agapetes serpens 'Nepal Cream' plant

How to Grow Agapetes serpens 'Nepal Cream'

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • cream
    • green
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Size

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  • even moisture - regular
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  • even moisture - regular
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Zones

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Size

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Zones

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Size

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