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Chinese enkianthus | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Chinese enkianthus

Enkianthus chinensis

Low Maintenance

Genus: Enkianthus
Family: Ericaceae

About this plant

E. chinensis is an upright, deciduous shrub with bright green leaves that turn red and orange in autumn. Hanging clusters of bell-shaped, cream flowers with pink veins are produced in late spring

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 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 DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingNorth FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained, humus-rich, acid or neutral soil in full sun or partial shade

Pruning

Pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

AutumnSpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

1.5-2.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years