Overview

Epacris longiflora is a plant with a low-growing, spreading habit in the genus Epacris, part of the Ericaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Epacris longiflora grows best in full sun, and tolerates acid soils and acid pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include border, rock garden and container.

About

Epacris longiflora, commonly known as Fuchsia heath, is a low-growing, spreading evergreen shrub from the Ericaceae family. It thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect with fertile, well-drained acidic soil. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable for borders, rock gardens, and containers. This cultivar is particularly attractive in spring and summer, adding interest with its evergreen foliage and growth habit. Propagation is possible by seed or semi-ripe cuttings.

About the genus

Epacris is a genus of about forty species of flowering plants in the family Ericaceae. It was formerly treated in a closely related but separate family Epacridaceae, but the various genera within Epacridaceae including Epacris have been revised in their relationships to each other and brought under the common umbrella of the Ericaceae. The genus Epacris is native to eastern and southeastern Australia, and New Zealand.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Epacris

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Acid

Soil pH

Acid

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H4

Plant details

Epacris longiflora size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Low-growing, Spreading

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Border, Rock garden, Container

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Epacris longiflora

Propagation

Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings

Pest resistance

Good

Disease resistance

Good

Frequently asked questions