Enkianthus
- Height × spread
- 2m – 5m × 2m – 3m
- Position
- Full sun
Availability
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About this plant
These form large shrubs or small trees. They are perhaps best known for their stunning autumn colours of red and orange. In addition they have charming, close-lipped bell flowers that are in shades of white and pink, carried in clusters and hanging beneath the branches. They are attractive plants with distinctive whorled leaves and have a spreading or an erect growth habit. Enkianthus campanulatus in particular is often grown on a single stem as a pleasing small tree. These all like neutral or acidic soil, and are, in their nature, woodland shrubs. This means they are unsuited to exposed sunny positions but like a position with partial shade and rich soil.
- Flower colour
- Red, White, Yellow
- Foliage colour
- Green
- Variegated
- No
- Scent
- Yes, some varieties
- Shape
- Fan
- Height
- 2m – 5m
- Spread
- 2m – 3m
- Season of interest
- Spring, Autumn
- Evergreen
- Deciduous
- Garden style
- Scented garden
- Sun or shade
- Likes full sun, likes part shade, tolerates light shade
- Soil type
- Loam (normal), Sandy soil
- Soil pH
- Acid (ericaceous), Neutral
- Drainage
- Moisture retentive soil, Well drained soil
- Winter hardiness
- Varies, most are hardy
- Borders & containers
- Borders
- Use for
- Structural
- Hazards
- No
Spring
Spring - late · Outdoors
Feed young plants with slow release fertiliser
Spread a slow release fertiliser around the base of the plant to the edge of the foliage spread, so that it can feed the roots. It is helpful for this to be applied for several years.
This is a simple way to provide a nutrient boost until the plant becomes well established.
Spring-Autumn · Outdoors
Water to keep the soil moist
For best results, this plant needs soil that is always moist. Water deeply and regularly as soon as soil appears dry. Even for established plants in the ground, a dry week can cause problems with some soils. Check plants in pots more often, especially in hot weather. Or install an automatic irrigation system which will do the hard work for you, even when you are away on holiday.
Without regular watering some plants never fully regain their beauty.