About
This half-hardy deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub to 2m, with leathery leaves to 10cm long. In spring it bears clusters of pendent, bell-shaped pink flowers to 1.5cm long.
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 hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageSemi evergreen
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesMixed borders, hedging, foundation planting.
Native toChina to Vietnam
Care notes
CultivationGrow under glass in ericaceous compost in bright filtered light
PruningSee pruning group 1
PropagationPropagate by sowing seed at 18-21°C in late winter or early spring. Take semi-ripe cuttings in summer; layer 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