ENKIANTHUS campanulatus 'Venus'
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ENKIANTHUS campanulatus 'Venus'
Very large shell-pink bell-shaped flowers. A stunning hybrid
Small
£25.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - insects. A slower growing variety. -
Pests & Diseases
None. -
Place of origin
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Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Deciduoustoothed, dull green leaves to 6cm (2½in) long, turning red in autumn.
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) -
Striped, Veined or Multicoloured
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Bell/LanternBell-shaped 5-10mm (¼-½in) long
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RacemesPendent racemes of 5-15 flowers
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Woodland gardenIn an open site
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Fully hardy
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Serrulate
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Elliptic
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Height
4-5m (13-16ft) -
Spread
4-5m (13-16ft)
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Tall ShrubSpreading, tree-like shrub with whorled branches. Pendent racemes of flowers.
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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.
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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich.
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Neutral to acid soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Bee friendly
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Mature Size4-5m (13-16ft)
4-5m (13-16ft)
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