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five-flowered enkianthus

Enkianthus quinqueflorus

Genus: Enkianthus
Family: Ericaceae

About this plant

A half-hardy deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub to 2m, with leathery leaves to 10cm long. In spring it bears clusters of pendent, bell-shaped pink flowers to 1.5cm long

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Semi Evergreen

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 under glass in ericaceous compost in bright filtered light

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

Gravel GardenOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years