An attractive shrub with clusters of bright green leaves, turning dark purple-red in autumn. Clusters of delicate, pendent bell-shaped red flowers. Max Height 2.5m. Max Spread 2.5m. Flowers March to May. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Enkianthus cernuus f. rubens
An attractive shrub with clusters of bright green leaves, turning dark purple-red in autumn. Clusters of delicate, pendent bell-shaped red flowers.
Category: Shrubs
Additional information
Generic | Enkianthus |
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Species | cernuus |
Varietry | f. rubens |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | red |
Soil | Acidic |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height | 2.5m |
Family | Ericaceae |
Spread | 2.5m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Rounded to broadly spreading |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | March, May |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Border, Woodland |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
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