Enkianthus camp. 'Red Bells' - 100 CM C15

Description
The Redvein enkianthus 'Red Bells' (Enkianthus campanulatus) is an upright, loose shrub that produces red, bell-shaped flowers. They appear from April to May. The Redvein enkianthus 'Red Bells' also has egg-shaped, dark green leaves. In a semi-shady to shady location with humus-rich, lime-free, acidic, weakly acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of around 2 metres and grows to a width of around 1.5 metres.

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

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Redvein enkianthus 'Red Bells' are dark green, ovate and alternate. They are about 3 - 7 cm in size. Redvein enkianthus 'Red Bells' turns bright yellow-red in autumn.

Spread
Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Redvein enkianthus 'Red Bells' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Redvein enkianthus 'Red Bells' is an upright and loose-growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.5 - 2 m and is approx. 1 - 1.5 m wide. Slow growing. It usually grows 10 - 15 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in semi-shady to shady position.

Soil
Enkianthus campanulatus 'Red Bells' 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 red, bell-shaped flowers appear from April to May.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, heather garden, bee pasture

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