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ENKIANTHUS campanulatus 'Wallaby'
Very hardy and dwarf growing with pink flowers
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DeciduousToothed, dull green leaves to 6cm (2½in) long, turning red in autumn.
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Shades of pinkAll shades of pink through to Carmine (red) -
Height75cm (30in) -
Spread75cm (30in)
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Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.Compact form with scarlet autumn foliage.
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Hardy - very cold winterHardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Full sun -
Partial shade
ENKIANTHUS campanulatus 'Wallaby'
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Additional Features
Good to knowWildlife plant - insects
Pests & DiseasesNone
Place of originJapanResistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
Flower ShapeBell/LanternBell-shaped 5-10mm (¼-½in) longRacemesPendent racemes of 5-15 flowers
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Garden Location/ConditionsSuitable for small gardens
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf margin
Serrulate(see photos above) -
Leaf shape
Elliptic
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Pruning group
Pruning 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.
RHS group 1 -
Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-richNeutral to acid soil
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Wildlife
Bee friendly
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Enkianthus - Care Guide
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