ENKIANTHUS campanulatus 'Wallaby'

Very hardy and dwarf growing with pink flowers

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£25.00 each

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

Large £40.00 each

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

5 Litre

Deciduous - toothed, dull green leaves to 6cm (2½in) long, turning red in autumn.
Shades of pink - All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
Height - 75cm (30in)
Spread - 75cm (30in)
Dwarf shrub - Typically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions. - compact form with scarlet autumn foliage.
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 -
Leaf margin - Serrulate - see photos above
Leaf shape - Elliptic - see photos above
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 -