Enkianthus campanulatus 'Summer Hill'
Redvein Enkianthus 'Summer Hill'
Enkianthus campanulatus is similar in appearance to Pieris only much taller. It has bright green glossy foliage which turns to red in autumn. In spring it offers a profusion of bell-shaped white flowers with red veins.
Contributed by @Starvis
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Full sun to partial shade
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Occasional watering
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Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Moist and free draining
Common name
Redvein Enkianthus 'Summer Hill'
Latin name
Enkianthus campanulatus 'Summer Hill'
type
Deciduous Shrub
family
Ericaceae
ph
5.0 - 6.5 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun to partial shade
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Frost
Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Soil
Moist and free draining
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Water
Occasional watering
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
1.80 M
3.00 M
Enkianthus campanulatus 'Summer Hill'
Enkianthus campanulatus is similar in appearance to Pieris only much taller. It has bright green glossy foliage which turns to red in autumn. In spring it offers a profusion of bell-shaped white flowers with red veins.
Planting young plants
From Early Spring TO Early Spring
Plant in suitably acidic garden soil, such as peaty or humus rich soil that will remain moist be drains well. Prefers sunny or partially shaded areas. May need protection from extreme frosts.