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ENKIANTHUS campanulatus
Commonly known as Red vein enkianthus
Sulphur-bronze flowers
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DeciduousToothed, dull-green leaves to 6cm (2½in) long, turning orange-yellow to red in autumn.
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Cream -
Striped, Veined or MulticolouredPink veins
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Height4-5m (13-16ft) -
Spread4-5m (13-16ft)
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Tall ShrubSpreading, tree-like shrub with whorled branches
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Hardy - cold winterHardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Full sun -
Partial shade
ENKIANTHUS campanulatus
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Additional Features
Good to knowWildlife plant - insects
Pests & DiseasesNone
Place of originJapanResistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
Flower ShapeBell/LanternBell-shaped 5-10mm (¼-½in) longRacemesPendent racemes of 5-15 flowers
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Garden Location/ConditionsWoodland gardenIn an open site
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf margin
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Leaf shape
Elliptic
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Pruning group
Pruning group 1Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich.Neutral to acid soil
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Wildlife
Bee friendly
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Enkianthus - Care Guide
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Buy Varieties of ENKIANTHUS campanulatus
ENKIANTHUS campanulatus 'Hollandia'
rosy-red bells, hardy and slow growing up to only 3 feet
ENKIANTHUS campanulatus 'Pagoda'
pink flowers with red veins
ENKIANTHUS campanulatus 'Prettycoat'
white bell-shaped flowers. Dark green leaves and red stems
Gift-wrapping available
£35.00 each
ENKIANTHUS campanulatus 'Red Bells'
cream coloured bell-shaped flowers have faint red veins and red tipped petals. Outstanding red autumn colour
Gift-wrapping available
£25.00 each
ENKIANTHUS campanulatus 'Ruby Glow'
pinkish-white bell-shaped flowers
ENKIANTHUS campanulatus 'Venus'
very large shell-pink bell-shaped flowers. A stunning hybrid
ENKIANTHUS campanulatus 'Vesta'
one of our best selling plants at Chelsea 2015
ENKIANTHUS campanulatus 'Wallaby'
very hardy and dwarf growing with pink flowers
Gift-wrapping available
£25.00 each
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
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Only £8.00
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Afterplant - Tomatoes
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Only £8.00
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Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
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Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
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All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
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