This small shrub has wiry stems that are crowded with small heart-shaped dark green leaves forming a open bushy habit. It has pendulous red tube-shape flowers that appear in profusely along the stems from winter to spring.

Hardiness zones 9 to 11

Epacris longiflora is naturally found in Australia from Queensland to New South Wales growing in coastal heath and scrubland.

It prefers a very well-drained moderately fertile moist sandy-stony soil in an open sunny to dappled light protected position and is drought and mildly frost tolerant.

Fuchsia Heath is a striking small plant that is grown for its flowers. It is grown in low borders or as a specimen in small or native gardens for winter garden colour. It is also used in rockeries and can be grown in pots and tubs. It establishes in 2 to 3 years and is suitable for coastal regions. ID 888

Note:
It may be difficult to cultivate in heavy soils and raise garden beds can help.
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Epacris(ee-PAK-ris) longiflora(lon-jee-FLO-ruh)

Epacridaceae(ee-PAK-rid-AY-see-ee)