Enkianthus campanulatus 'Tokyo Masquerade' (v)
redvein enkianthus 'Tokyo Masquerade'
A deciduous shrub, up to around 2m high, with an upright habit spreading with age. New shoots are dark red, and leaves are finely toothed, green with irregular yellow-green edges that fade to cream. Clusters of pendent, bell-shaped creamy white flowers are produced from late spring to mid-summer
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Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Cream White | Green Cream Yellow | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Cream White | Green Cream Yellow | ||
| Autumn | Green Cream Yellow | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Ericaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Enkianthus are deciduous shrubs with simple, alternate leaves often colouring brilliantly in autumn, and umbels of racemes of small urn- or bell-shaped flowers in spring or summer
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist but well-drained, acid to neutral soil, ideally in light or part-day shade
Propagation
Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in summer, or by layering in autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus in gardens where it is present but insufficient data to determine degree of susceptibility
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