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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
Further Reading....
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DeciduousElliptic, toothed, dull green leaves to 6cm (2½in) long, turning red in autumn
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Height2.5m (8ft) -
Spread2.5m (8ft)
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Tall ShrubSpreading shrub with whorled branches. Pendent racemes of bell-shaped, pink and cream flowers to 12mm (½in) long
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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 knowAttractive to bees and other insects
Pests & DiseasesNone
Place of originJapanResistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus. -
HardinessFully hardy
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-richNeutral to acid soil
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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 'Pagoda'
pink flowers with red veins
Large
Gift-wrapping available
£30.00 each
ENKIANTHUS campanulatus 'Prettycoat'
white bell-shaped flowers. Dark green leaves and red stems
Gift-wrapping available
£30.00 each
ENKIANTHUS campanulatus 'Red Bells'
cream coloured bell-shaped flowers have faint red veins and red tipped petals. Outstanding red autumn colour
ENKIANTHUS campanulatus var palibinii
red flowers
ENKIANTHUS campanulatus var sikokianus
brick red flowers
ENKIANTHUS campanulatus 'Venus'
very large shell-pink bell-shaped flowers. A stunning hybrid
Small
Gift-wrapping available
£25.00 each
ENKIANTHUS campanulatus 'Victoria'
bright red flowers
Large
Gift-wrapping available
£40.00 each
ENKIANTHUS campanulatus 'Wallaby'
very hardy and dwarf growing with pink flowers
Gift-wrapping available
£25.00 each
Large
Gift-wrapping available
£40.00 each
ENKIANTHUS cernuus rubens
deep red tinged flowers with deep reddish-purple autumn colour
Gift-wrapping available
£30.00 each
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
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
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20
Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20
