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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
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Striped, Veined or MulticolouredPink veins
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Height4-5m (13-16ft)
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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)
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Full sun
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Partial shade
ENKIANTHUS campanulatus
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowWildlife plant - insectsPests & DiseasesNonePlace of originJapanResistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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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 marginSerrulate
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Leaf shapeElliptic
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Pruning groupPruning 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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WildlifeBee friendly
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Enkianthus - Care Guide
4-5m (13-16ft)
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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
ENKIANTHUS campanulatus 'Red Bells'
cream coloured bell-shaped flowers have faint red veins and red tipped petals. Outstanding red autumn colour
ENKIANTHUS campanulatus 'Ruby Glow'
pinkish-white bell-shaped flowers
ENKIANTHUS campanulatus 'Tokyo Masquerade'
(syn. Enkianthus campanulatus ‘Variegatus’) - green leaves edged in yellow-green, fading to cream. Bell-shaped white 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
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