Enkianthus camp. 'Pagode' - 50-60 CM C4

Description
The Prachtglocke 'Pagode' (Enkianthus campanulatus) is an upright, loose shrub that produces creamy white-pink, bell-shaped flowers. They appear from May to June. The Prachtglocke 'Pagode' also has lanceolate, fresh green leaves. Its bark is reddish brown. In a sunny to semi-shady location with humus-rich, acidic, moist to wet soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 2 metres and grows to a width of approx. 1.8 metres.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive bright red, yellow autumn colouring

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Prachtglocke 'Pagode' are fresh green, lanceolate, alternate. They are about 4 - 7 cm in size. Prachtglocke 'Pagode' is bright red to yellow in autumn.

Bark
Reddish-brown bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Prachtglocke 'Pagode' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Prachtglocke 'Pagode' is an upright and loosely growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.8 - 2 m and is approx. 1.5 - 1.8 m wide. Slow growing. Usually grows 10 - 15 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Enkianthus campanulatus 'Pagode' thrives on all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
Thinning pruning is recommended, in which only the shoots that are too dense are removed.

Flower
The creamy white-pink, bell-shaped flowers appear from May to June.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, heather garden, bee pasture

Root
Enkianthus campanulatus 'Pagode' is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms finely branched roots.