ENKIANTHUS campanulatus 'Red Bells'

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

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£22.50 each

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

2 to 3 Litre

Deciduous - obovate-elliptic, toothed, dull green leaves to 6cm (2½in) long, turning to red shades in autumn
Cream
Striped, Veined or Multicoloured - red veins
Height - 4-5m (13-16ft)
Spread - 4-5m (13-16ft)
Tall Shrub - spreading, tree-like shrub with whorled branches
Hardy - very cold winter - Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°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
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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.

RHS group 1
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
Spring
Summer
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - humus-rich
Neutral to acid soil
Wildlife - Bee friendly -