About
A deciduous shrub, up to around 3m high, with an upright to spreading habit and finely toothed, mid-green leaves that turn red, orange and yellow in autumn. Clusters of small, pendent, bell-shaped red flowers are produced from late spring to mid-summer.
About the genus
Enkianthus are deciduous shrubs with simple, alternate leaves often colouring brilliantly in autumn, and umbels of racemes of small urn- or bell-shaped flowers in spring or summer
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeClay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden
Native toJapan (Honshu)
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moist but well-drained, acid to neutral soil. Will grow in part shade but autumn colours are stronger when grown in full sun
PruningPruning group 1
PropagationPropagate by semi-ripe cuttings in summer, or by layering in autumn
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