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Epacris

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Epacris longiflora
Epacris longiflora

Epacris are found on the east coast of Australia from southern Queensland to Tasmania and across to South Australia.

With about 40 species in the genus  are generally upright, low growing shrubs from .2m to 2.5m, most under 1.5m.

Commonly called heaths, they are related, and are also found in New Zealand.

It is mainly the Australian species that have found use as garden plants, colourful flowers and good foliage they come in a variety of forms.

Attractive both to birds and insects Epacris make good garden plants adding colour during the winter months which is always welcome.

Epacris pulchella - Coral Heath
Epacris pulchella – Coral Heath

Varieties

Known as heaths or Australian heaths and some have tubular flowers so just to confuse things a little E. longifolia (pictured right) is know as the native fuchsia, red flowers tipped with white.

E. impressa (bega), has shorter red tubular flowers while E. pulchella, is known as the coral heath, the white flowering form (bottom picture).

Growing Notes

  • Soil – Humus rich well drained
  • Position – Full sun to light afternoon shade
  • Pruning – Prune lightly after flowering
  • Use as a rock garden plant or in the garden border.
  • Other Notes – Epacris do not like root disturbance, so do not cultivate around plants. They are difficult to transplant.

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