Enkianthus campanulatus - 30-40 CM C3

Description
The Redvein enkianthus (Enkianthus campanulatus) is an upright, loose shrub that produces yellow-red, bell-shaped flowers. They appear from April to May. The Redvein enkianthus also has egg-shaped, medium-green leaves. In a semi-shady to shady location with humus-rich, lime-free, acidic, weakly acidic soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 4 m and is approx. 3 m wide.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are very popular with bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * attractive orange-red autumn colouring * cannot be built over

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

Spread
Japan.

Frost hardiness
The Redvein enkianthus has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, loose.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in semi-shady to shady position.

Soil
Enkianthus campanulatus 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 yellow-red, bell-shaped flowers appear from April to May.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, heather garden, bee pasture

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