Epacris Pan Pipes - 140 mm

Epacris ‘Pan Pipes’

Native • Compact Shrub • Winter–Spring Flowering • Heath Plant

A delicate Australian native heath known for its elegant upright stems and masses of small, tubular white flowers. Epacris ‘Pan Pipes’ brings a soft, refined texture to the garden and provides excellent seasonal interest, flowering through the cooler months when many other plants are quiet. Its fine foliage and slender habit make it ideal for native gardens, rockeries, and informal mixed plantings.

Plant Features

• Australian native heath shrub
• Masses of small white tubular flowers
• Long flowering period (mainly winter to spring)
• Fine, narrow green foliage
• Upright, elegant growth habit
• Excellent for attracting pollinators
• Low-maintenance native plant

Size

Height:
Typically grows around 1–1.5 metres tall

Width:
Usually grows around 0.5–1 metre wide

Growing Conditions

Epacris ‘Pan Pipes’ prefers:

• Well-drained, slightly acidic soil
• Full sun to part shade
• Consistent moisture (don’t let it fully dry out)
• Sheltered position from harsh wind
• Cool to temperate climates

Perfect For

• Native and bush gardens
• Rockeries and garden borders
• Cottage-style plantings
• Pollinator-friendly gardens
• Understory planting in mixed beds

Care Tips

• Keep soil evenly moist, especially during dry periods
• Mulch to help retain moisture and protect roots
• Light prune after flowering to maintain shape
• Avoid heavy lime or alkaline soils

Use native-friendly fertiliser sparingly