Lapageria rosea 'Pink Panther'

Pink Panther came direct from Chile. The flowers are slim in shape and a very light pink. I can find no pictures or information on the origins, As a plant it is strong growing and free flowering although it takes longer to start flowering than some cultivars

 Like  all Lapageria it needs cool moist acid soil in shade, absolutely hates direct sun for any length of time, although the top of the plant will be happy if the lower part is shaded. The flowers are waxy bells and it is in flower from July through to March. Due to its flowering period and the fact that new growth can be frost damaged it needs a sheltered place (min -8c) or grow it down the shady end of the conservatory.
The species comes from Chile; the majority of wild plants have cherry red flowers with occasional pale pinks and whites. Introduced around 1847.