Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
A strong upright growth habit, attractive summer flowers, and excellent fall interest make the red vein enkianthus a solid addition to the landscape. Bell-shaped flowers must be seen close-up in order to be fully appreciated; they hang in clusters and are creamy-colored with red veins. Brownish-yellow seed capsules follow the flowers and remain on the plant into the winter to extend the season of interest for the red vein enkianthus. Foliage is a bluish-green in the summer before turning into a show-stopping brilliant scarlet in fall.
This is an acid-loving shrub, so it pairs well with plants that have a similar requirement like rhododendrons and azaleas. It is an excellent option for a woodland garden, mixed shrub border or in foundation plantings but is also attractive enough on its own to make a good specimen plant. The red vein enkianthus, native to open woodlands in Japan, generally has few pest or disease issues.
Red Vein Enkianthus Care
The red vein enkianthus prefers a site with soil that has a pH below 6.. Fertilize annually each spring with a slow-release fertilizer for acid-loving plants. Soil can be moist but should offer good drainage. This plant has average water needs, so check on it regularly throughout the season following planting and during extended dry spells in following years.
Perform any pruning on the red vein enkianthus immediately after flowering. The red vein enkianthus blooms on growth from the previous year, so pruning at any other time can affect the number of flowers.
Red Vein Enkianthus Spacing
With its upright form, the red vein enkianthus grows six to ten feet tall with a spread of four to six feet. Space plants four feet apart for a mass planting or border or give them at least six feet of space for a more natural look or specimen planting.
Red-Vein Enkianthus Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 4 to 8 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Part Sun to Full Sun (5+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 6-8 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 5-6 Feet
- Growth Habit
- , Upright
- Water Needs
- Average
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- , White
- Flower Description
- White
- Bloom Time
- Spring
- Blooms On
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Old Wood
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"Blooms on" tells you which stems produce flowers, which decides when it's safe to prune.
- New Wood: Flowers form on stems that grow this season. Prune in late winter or early spring without losing blooms.
- Old Wood: Flower buds form on last year's stems. Prune right after flowering. Pruning in fall or early spring removes next year's blooms.
- Both New and Old Wood: Blooms on last year's stems and again on new growth, so it flowers even after a hard winter or a mistimed pruning. Prune lightly after the first flush of blooms.
- When to Prune
- Right after flowering
- Foliage Color
- , Green
- Foliage Description
- Green
- Foliage Type
- , Deciduous
- Seasonal Interest
- , Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Red-Vein Enkianthus
- Botanical Name
- ENKIANTHUS CAMPANULATUS
- Plant Type
- Shrub
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Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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