Agapetes serpens - Himalayan Lantern

This plant is native to the Himalayas.Himalayan-Lantern2

It flowers in Spring and has tubular red/orange & bronze flowers.

The flowers run along the length of it's branches.Each flower is in a cluster up to 5cm long and 1cm wide.

This plant has a fantastic bulbous root at the base of the plant that makes it look like an gnarled bonsai.

During Winter, the foliage goes the most wonderful bronze (as shown in the picture).

Height 1m. Width 1m.

Full sun to part shade.

Frost tolerant & drought hardy.