- Botanical name: Enkianthus cernuus f. rubens
- Common name: Enkianthus
- Family: Ericaceae
- Plant Type: Shrub, Deciduous
Pink
Red
Green
- Key features:
- Autumn colour
- Flowers
- Prefers rich soil
- Attractive to wildlife
Enkianthus are easy, trouble free shrubs for acidic soil. They’re grown for their masses of delicate bell-shaped flowers that appear from mid-spring to early summer and their spectacular autumnal colours. Enkianthus are ideal shrubs for an open woodland garden or shady border.
Enkianthus cernuus f. rubens produces deep pink-red flowers from mid-spring to early summer. Deciduous foliage is a fresh green before turning an unmissable shade of ruby red in autumn. For best results grow Enkianthus cernuus f. rubens in fertile, moist but well-drained, acidic soil in sun or partial shade. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it the Award of Garden Merit (AGM)
How to grow Enkianthus cernuus
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Plant size
2.5m height
2.5m spread
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Aspect
East facing, south facing, west facing
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Position in border
Back
- Sun exposure: Full sun, dappled shade, partial shade
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist / acidic
Plant calendar
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Do Plant in January |
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Do not Plant in April |
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Do not Plant in May |
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Do not Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do not Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do Plant in November |
D
Do Plant in December |
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| Flowers |
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Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does flower in April |
M
Plant does flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does not flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
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| Take cuttings |
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Do not Take cuttings in January |
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Do not Take cuttings in February |
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Do not Take cuttings in March |
A
Do not Take cuttings in April |
M
Do not Take cuttings in May |
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Do not Take cuttings in June |
J
Do not Take cuttings in July |
A
Do Take cuttings in August |
S
Do Take cuttings in September |
O
Do not Take cuttings in October |
N
Do not Take cuttings in November |
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Do not Take cuttings in December |
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| Prune |
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Do Prune in January |
F
Do not Prune in February |
M
Do Prune in March |
A
Do not Prune in April |
M
Do not Prune in May |
J
Do not Prune in June |
J
Do not Prune in July |
A
Do not Prune in August |
S
Do not Prune in September |
O
Do not Prune in October |
N
Do not Prune in November |
D
Do not Prune in December |
Enkianthus cernuus and wildlife
Enkianthus cernuus is known for attracting bees. It nectar-pollen-rich-flowers.
Attractive to Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Does not attract Butterflies/Moths
Does not attract Other pollinators
Is Enkianthus cernuus poisonous?
Enkianthus cernuus has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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