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ENKIANTHUS cernuus rubens
Deep red tinged flowers with deep reddish-purple autumn colour
£30.00 each
Large
£45.00
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Good to know
Attractive to bees and other insects. -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Japan -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Deciduoustoothed, bright-green leaves to 5cm (2in) long in dense clusters. Good autumn colour.
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Red
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Bell/LanternBroadly bell-shaped with finely toothed mouths
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RacemesSlender, pendent racemes of 5-12 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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Obovate
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Height
2.5m (8ft) -
Spread
2.5m (8ft)
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Tall ShrubBushy shrub
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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 - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°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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Mature Size2.5m (8ft)
2.5m (8ft)
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