ENKIANTHUS campanulatus 'Ruby Glow'

Pinkish-white bell-shaped flowers
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
    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
  • White
  • Height
    4-5m (13-16ft)
  • Spread
    4-5m (13-16ft)
  • Tall Shrub
    Spreading, tree-like shrub with whorled branches
  • 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

ENKIANTHUS campanulatus 'Ruby Glow'

 

 

  • 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.

  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Humus-rich
    Neutral to acid soil
  • Wildlife
    Bee friendly
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4-5m (13-16ft)
Tall Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
  4-5m (13-16ft)
 

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