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ENKIANTHUS campanulatus
Commonly known as Red vein enkianthus
Sulphur-bronze flowers
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DeciduousToothed, dull-green leaves to 6cm (2½in) long, turning orange-yellow to red in autumn.
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Cream
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Striped, Veined or MulticolouredPink veins
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Height4-5m (13-16ft)
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Spread4-5m (13-16ft)
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Tall ShrubSpreading, tree-like shrub with whorled branches
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Hardy - cold winterHardy 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)
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Full sun
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Partial shade
ENKIANTHUS campanulatus
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowWildlife plant - insectsPests & DiseasesNonePlace of originJapanResistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Flower ShapeBell/LanternBell-shaped 5-10mm (¼-½in) longRacemesPendent racemes of 5-15 flowers
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Garden Location/ConditionsWoodland garden
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf marginSerrulate
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Leaf shapeElliptic
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Pruning groupPruning 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.
RHS group 1 -
Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich.Neutral to acid soil
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WildlifeBee friendly
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Enkianthus - Care Guide
4-5m (13-16ft)
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Buy Varieties of ENKIANTHUS campanulatus

ENKIANTHUS campanulatus 'Pagoda'
pink flowers with red veins

ENKIANTHUS campanulatus 'Prettycoat'
white bell-shaped flowers. Dark green leaves and red stems

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

ENKIANTHUS campanulatus 'Victoria'
bright red flowers

ENKIANTHUS campanulatus 'Wallaby'
very hardy and dwarf growing with pink flowers
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