Enkianthus campanulatus 'Venus'
redvein enkianthus 'Venus'
A spreading, deciduous shrub or small tree to 4m, with toothed leaves to 6cm long. In late spring and early summer it bears pendent clusters of 5-15, large, bell-shaped cream flowers flushed and veined red. In autumn the foliage turns fiery orange and red
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Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
10–20 yearsUltimate spread
2.5–4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Cream Red | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Cream Red | Green | ||
| Autumn | Orange Red | |||
| 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
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in humus-rich, moist but well-drained, acid to neutral soil in full sun or partial shade; an open site in a woodland garden is ideal
Propagation
Propagate by sowing seed at 18-21°C in late winter or early spring. Take semi-ripe cuttings in summer; layer in autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
See pruning group 1
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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