Agapetes variegata
Family: Ericaceae
What it is like
An evergreen plant. It grows 2 m high and spreads 1 m wide. The stems are erect and woody and branching. The leaves are oblong and taper. They are olive-green. The leaves are opposite each other. They have prominent veins. The flowers are tube shape and bright pink. They have 5 lobes. They hang on clusters from old wood.
There are 80-90 Agapetes species. They are low shrubs. They are mostly in tropical Asia.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It does best in light to medium well-drained soil. It needs an open sunny position. It is resistant to frost but sensitive to drought.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, China, Himalayas (country/location of origin), India, Myanmar, SE Asia
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Flowers
How it is grown
Plants can be grown from cuttings.