ENKIANTHUS campanulatus 'Venus'

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

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Small £22.50 each

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

2 to 3 Litre

Estimated availability autumn 2020 - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.

Large £45.00 each

Estimated availability autumn 2020

3 - 5 Litre

Deciduous - elliptic, toothed, dull green leaves to 6cm (2½in) long, turning red in autumn.
Shades of pink - All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
Striped, Veined or Multicoloured
Height - 4-5m (13-16ft)
Spread - 4-5m (13-16ft)
Tall Shrub - spreading, tree-like shrub with whorled branches. Pendent racemes of flowers.
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. A slower growing variety.
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 -