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.
Additional information
| Generic | Enkianthus |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
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