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redvein enkianthus 'Red Velvet'

Enkianthus campanulatus 'Red Velvet'

Low Maintenance

Genus: Enkianthus
Family: Ericaceae

About this plant

A spreading, deciduous shrub or small tree to 4m, with finely toothed leaves to 6cm long. In late spring and early summer it bears pendent clusters of 5-15, bell-shaped rose-pink flowers. This cultivar reliably produces good, red autumn colour

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ChalkLoamSandy

AcidNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

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

Pruning

See pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by sowing seed at 18-21°C in late winter or early spring. Take semi-ripe cuttings in summer; layer in autumn

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years