Agapetes encompasses both upright and sprawling forms, primarily consisting of evergreen shrubs. These plants feature simple, leathery leaves arranged oppositely. Their flowers, which can appear singly or in clusters, are bell-shaped, tubular, or urn-like and possess five short lobes.

Agapetes

Agapetes 'Ludgvan Cross' is an evergreen shrub characterized by its slender, arching branches that support lanceolate leaves reaching lengths of up to 5 cm. From spring through summer, it produces drooping clusters of urn-shaped pink blossoms along the stems.

Agapetes 'Ludgvan Cross'

Agapetes affinis

Agapetes bulleyana

Agapetes buxifolia

Agapetes flava

Agapetes hosseana

Agapetes incarnata

Agapetes incurvata

Agapetes incurvata var. hookeri

Agapetes lacei

Agapetes macrantha

Agapetes mannii

Agapetes meiniana

Agapetes moorei

Agapetes oblonga

Agapetes obovata

Agapetes odontocera

Agapetes rugosum

Agapetes saligna

Agapetes scortechinii

Agapetes serpens is an evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 90 cm, or more if provided with support. It features small, dark green leaves and produces urn-shaped red flowers, approximately 2 cm in length, adorned with darker veining. These flowers typically hang beneath the stems and appear during late winter and spring.

Agapetes serpens

Agapetes serpens 'Nepal Cream'

Agapetes serpens 'Scarlet Elf' is a low-growing evergreen shrub characterized by its slender, dark green leaves that are small and pointed. In late winter and spring, it produces vibrant red, urn-shaped flowers measuring around 2 cm, which dangle elegantly from the stems. This plant is well-suited for a conservatory or a frost-free greenhouse, and can also thrive outdoors in a highly protected garden setting.