Curved Acrostemon
Acrostemon incurvus
Ericaceae
Shrub
Ornamental
Evergreen
Attracts pollinators
About this plant
Acrostemon incurvus, known as Curved Acrostemon, is an evergreen ornamental shrub from the Ericaceae family. It thrives in full sun with low water needs, suitable for USDA zones 8-10. This shrub grows to 0.5-1 meter in height and blooms with pink and white flowers from May to July. It prefers sandy, loamy, or chalky soils and attracts pollinators.
Light
Full sun
Watering
Low water
Soil
Sandy, Loamy, Chalky
Height
0.5–1 m
Spread
0.5–1 m
Zones
8–10
Flower colors
Calendar
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Bloom Period
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Bloom Period
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Growing Tips
Plant in well-drained soil and provide full sun. Water sparingly as it is drought-tolerant. Pruning after flowering helps maintain its shape. This evergreen shrub is beneficial for pollinators.
Characteristics
- Type: Shrub
- Category: Ornamental
- Sun: Full sun
- Water: Low
- USDA Zones: 8–10
- Height: 0.5–1 m
- Bloom Months: May, June, July
- Bloom Colors: Pink, White
- Soil: Sandy, loamy, chalky
- Evergreen: True
- Pollinators: Attracts pollinators
Data source: Trefle.io