AWARD

ENKIANTHUS campanulatus

Commonly known as Red vein enkianthus

Sulphur-bronze flowers
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
    Toothed, dull-green leaves to 6cm (2½in) long, turning orange-yellow to red in autumn.
  • Cream
  • Striped, Veined or Multicoloured
    Pink veins
  • Height
    4-5m (13-16ft)
  • Spread
    4-5m (13-16ft)
  • Tall Shrub
    Spreading, tree-like shrub with whorled branches
  • Hardy - cold winter
    Hardy 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
  • Additional Features
    Good to know
    Wildlife plant - insects
    Pests & Diseases
    None
    Place of origin
    Japan
    Resistant to honey fungus
    These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
  • Flower Shape
    Bell/Lantern
    Bell-shaped 5-10mm (¼-½in) long
    Racemes
    Pendent racemes of 5-15 flowers
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Woodland garden
    In an open site
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Leaf margin
    Serrulate
    (see photos above)
  • Leaf shape
    Elliptic
    (see photos above)
    Ovate
    (see photos above)
  • Pruning group
    Pruning group 1
    Suitable 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.

  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Humus-rich.
    Neutral to acid soil
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
4-5m (13-16ft)
Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
  4-5m (13-16ft)
 

Buy Varieties of ENKIANTHUS campanulatus

ENKIANTHUS campanulatus 'Hollandia'

ENKIANTHUS campanulatus 'Hollandia'

rosy-red bells, hardy and slow growing up to only 3 feet

 
Small
£25.00  
Notify me when this plant is available to order
Unavailable -
ENKIANTHUS campanulatus 'Pagoda'

ENKIANTHUS campanulatus 'Pagoda'

pink flowers with red veins

 
£30.00 each 
Notify me when this plant is available to order
Unavailable -
Large
Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only Gift-wrapping available
£45.00 each 
Gift Wrapping available on this plant
ENKIANTHUS campanulatus 'Prettycoat'

ENKIANTHUS campanulatus 'Prettycoat'

white bell-shaped flowers. Dark green leaves and red stems

 
Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only Gift-wrapping available
£35.00 each 
Gift Wrapping available on this plant
ENKIANTHUS campanulatus 'Red Bells'

ENKIANTHUS campanulatus 'Red Bells'

cream coloured bell-shaped flowers have faint red veins and red tipped petals. Outstanding red autumn colour

 
Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only Gift-wrapping available
£25.00 each 
Gift Wrapping available on this plant
ENKIANTHUS campanulatus 'Ruby Glow'

ENKIANTHUS campanulatus 'Ruby Glow'

pinkish-white bell-shaped flowers

 
Small
£30.00 each 
Notify me when this plant is available to order
Unavailable -
 

ENKIANTHUS campanulatus 'Tokyo Masquerade'

(syn. Enkianthus campanulatus ‘Variegatus’) - green leaves edged in yellow-green, fading to cream. Bell-shaped white flowers

 
£30.00 each 
Notify me when this plant is available to order
Available again from June 2025 -
ENKIANTHUS campanulatus 'Venus'

ENKIANTHUS campanulatus 'Venus'

very large shell-pink bell-shaped flowers. A stunning hybrid

 
Small
£25.00 each 
Notify me when this plant is available to order
Unavailable -
ENKIANTHUS campanulatus 'Vesta'

ENKIANTHUS campanulatus 'Vesta'

one of our best selling plants at Chelsea 2015

 
Small
£25.00  
Notify me when this plant is available to order
Unavailable -
ENKIANTHUS campanulatus 'Wallaby'

ENKIANTHUS campanulatus 'Wallaby'

very hardy and dwarf growing with pink flowers

 
Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only Gift-wrapping available
£25.00 each 
Gift Wrapping available on this plant

Useful extras...

Share this page

Twitter Facebook Digg