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Enkianthus campanulatus Showy Lantern

Enkianthus

Bell-shaped blooms, solid pink in colour, are showy against the dainty green foliage which exhibits an orange-red fall colour.

  • »  Large pink flowers
  • »  Dark green foliage turns red-orange in the fall
  • »  Wide and upright, with dense branching from the ground
  • »  Bloom Time: Late May to early June

2gal
$73.13
  • Category:Shrubs
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:250-300 cm
  • Spread:175-200 cm
  • Bloom Color: Pink
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Slow
Attributes
• Deciduous
• Fall Color
• Low Maintenance
Flowering Time
• Lt. Spr-Sum
Habit
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Woodland/woods edge
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Enkianthus campanulatus 'Showy Lantern'

This underused plant grows best in a slightly acidic, peaty soil, in full sun or light shade. To promote next season's flowering, any pruning should be done soon after blooming. Best fall colour occurs in very sunny locations.