Enkianthus campanulatus

Redvein Enkianthus

Enkianthus campanulatus is similar in appearance to Pieris. 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 @SylviaDavies

plant Features

Full sun to partial shade
Occasional watering
Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
Moist and free draining

plant information

Common name

Redvein Enkianthus

Latin name

Enkianthus campanulatus

type

Deciduous Shrub

family

Ericaceae

ph

5.0 - 6.5 Acid - Neutral

Light

Full sun to partial shade
Frost

Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)

Soil

Moist and free draining
Water

Occasional watering

Plant & bloom calendar

Best time to plant

full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown Redvein Enkianthus is 1.80meters x 3.00meters

1.80 M 3.00 M

Enkianthus campanulatus

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.

Subscribe to GardenTags Premium to get personalised planting tasks and more for your entire plant collection