An attractive shrub with toothed bright green leaves, turning orange and red in autumn. Clusters of delicate, pendent bell-shaped creamy yellow flowers with pink veins. Max Height 3.5m. Max Spread 2m. Flowers March to April. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Enkianthus chinensis
An attractive shrub with toothed bright green leaves, turning orange and red in autumn. Clusters of delicate, pendent bell-shaped creamy yellow flowers with pink veins.
Category: Shrubs
Additional information
Generic | Enkianthus |
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Species | chinensis |
Varietry | |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | yellow |
Soil | Acidic |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height | 3.5m |
Family | Ericaceae |
Spread | 2m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Broadly columnar |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | March, April |
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 | |
Propagation |
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