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ENKIANTHUS campanulatus 'Wallaby'
Very hardy and dwarf growing with pink flowers
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DeciduousToothed, dull green leaves to 6cm (2½in) long, turning red in autumn.
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Shades of pinkAll shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
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Height75cm (30in)
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Spread75cm (30in)
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Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.Compact form with scarlet autumn foliage.
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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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Full sun
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Partial shade
ENKIANTHUS campanulatus 'Wallaby'
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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/ConditionsSuitable for small gardens
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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.
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-richNeutral to acid soil
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WildlifeBee friendly
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Enkianthus - Care Guide
75cm (30in)
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