About
Enkianthus campanulatus, redvein enkianthus, is an upright, deciduous shrub to around 3 m tall with whorled, elliptic, fine-toothed leaves that turn brilliant red, orange and yellow in autumn. Pendant clusters of small, cream or reddish, urn-shaped flowers with red-veined markings appear in late spring to early summer. One of the finest of all flowering deciduous shrubs for both spring flower and autumn colour.
About the genus
Enkianthus are deciduous shrubs from East Asia producing simple, alternate leaves that often colour brilliantly in autumn, and pendulous clusters of small, urn- or bell-shaped flowers in spring or early summer. Excellent woodland garden shrubs for a moist, slightly acidic soil.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeClay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectNorth-facing, West-facing, East-facing, South-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
Time to full height20-50 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, City and courtyard gardens, Patio and container plants, Coastal, Gravel garden
Native toJapan
Care notes
CultivationGrow in well-drained, humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade
PruningPruning group 1
PropagationPropagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus in gardens where it is present but insufficient data to determine degree of susceptibility