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ENKIANTHUS
All flower APR-MAY
Clusters of cream, through pink to red bells in spring and foliage which colours various shades of red in autumn.
Genus of 12 species of mainly deciduous shrubs from scrub and woodland from the Himalayas to Japan
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Deciduoustoothed, dull-green leaves to 6cm (2½in) long, clustered at the tips of the shoots, turning orange-yellow to red in autumn.
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Height4-5m (13-16ft) -
Spread4-5m (13-16ft)
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Tall ShrubSpreading, tree-like shrub with whorled branches. Produces pendent racemes of 5-15 bell-shaped flowers .
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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) -
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Partial shade
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Additional Features
Good to knowWildlife plant - insects. Smaller flowers on this variety
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/ConditionsWoodland gardenIn an open site
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf margin
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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.
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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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Buy Varieties of ENKIANTHUS
ENKIANTHUS campanulatus
Red vein enkianthus
sulphur-bronze flowers
Small
Gift-wrapping available
£16.50 each
Large
Gift-wrapping available
£35.00 each
ENKIANTHUS campanulatus 'Hollandia'
rosy-red bells, hardy and slow growing up to only 3 feet
ENKIANTHUS campanulatus 'Pagoda'
pink flowers with red veins
ENKIANTHUS campanulatus 'Prettycoat'
white bell-shaped flowers. Dark green leaves and red stems
Gift-wrapping available
£35.00 each
ENKIANTHUS campanulatus 'Red Bells'
cream coloured bell-shaped flowers have faint red veins and red tipped petals. Outstanding red autumn colour
ENKIANTHUS campanulatus 'Ruby Glow'
pinkish-white bell-shaped flowers
ENKIANTHUS campanulatus 'Venus'
very large shell-pink bell-shaped flowers. A stunning hybrid
ENKIANTHUS campanulatus 'Vesta'
one of our best selling plants at Chelsea 2015
ENKIANTHUS campanulatus 'Wallaby'
very hardy and dwarf growing with pink flowers
Gift-wrapping available
£25.00 each
ENKIANTHUS cernuus rubens
deep red tinged flowers with deep reddish-purple autumn colour
Useful extras...
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Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
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Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
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Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
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All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
