Enkianthus camp. 'Prettycoat' - P9

Description
The Redvein enkianthus 'Prettycoat' (Enkianthus campanulatus) is a bushy, upright, compact small shrub that produces white-pink, bell-shaped flowers. They appear from April to May. The Redvein enkianthus 'Prettycoat' also has egg-shaped, medium-green leaves. In a sunny to shady location with humus-free, lime-free, acidic, weakly acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.5 m and grows to approx. 1.2 m wide.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive orange-red autumn colouring * suitable for containers

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Redvein enkianthus 'Prettycoat' are medium green, ovate, alternate. They are about 3 - 7 cm in size. Redvein enkianthus 'Prettycoat' turns bright orange-red in autumn.

Spread
Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Redvein enkianthus 'Prettycoat' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Redvein enkianthus 'Prettycoat' is a bushy, upright and compact small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 1.5 m and is approx. 0.8 - 1.2 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to shady position.

Soil
Enkianthus campanulatus 'Prettycoat' thrives in all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils. Commercially available container plant soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil 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 white-pink, bell-shaped flowers appear from April to May.

Use
Tub, solitary, ornamental shrub, bee pasture

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