ENKIANTHUS cernuus rubens

Deciduous - oval, toothed, bright-green leaves to 5cm (2in) long in dense clusters. Good autumn colour.

Red

Height - 2.5m (8ft)

Spread - 2.5m (8ft)

Tall Shrub - bushy shrub

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)

Full sun

Partial shade

Additional Features - Good to know - - attractive to bees and other 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 - - broadly bell-shaped with finely toothed mouths

Racemes - slender, pendent racemes of 5-12 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