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- Partial Shade to Partial Sun (3 - 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 6 - 8 Feet
- Mature Spread 6 - 8 Feet
- Growing Zones 4 - 8
This beautiful Showy Lantern Enkianthus entirely lives up to its name and does, in fact, feature showy blooms that resemble lanterns. Dainty, bell-shaped flowers with flared openings hang upside down, gently nodding. The flowers grow in bunches and are a dark pink hue. Flowers begin to bloom in late spring. Elliptic, dark green foliage has finely serrated edges and grows in clusters near the ends of the branches. While this plant puts on a lovely springtime display, it also produces vibrant fall color when the leaves turn predominantly red with hints of yellow and orange.
Showy Lantern Enkianthus is a woody ornamental perennial with an upright growth habit. Use this striking plant to create a showy flowering hedge, foundation planting, or add three seasons of interest to a bed or mass planting. Bees and hummingbirds are attracted to the unique flowers. The Showy Lantern Enkianthus is deciduous and grows as a perennial in USDA zones 4 through 8. This plant has similar soil, and care needs as Rhododendrons and Azaleas, so these plants are often featured together.
Showy Lantern Enkianthus Care
This Enkianthus prefers rich, acidic soil with medium moisture but is well-drained. Plant in partial shade, or rather an area that receives 4 to 6 hours of sunlight. Water once each week or when the top few inches of soil dry out.
Enkianthus blooms on old growth, so prune as needed after the flowers fade. Feed this plant in the spring using a balanced, slow-release fertilizer.
Showy Lantern Enkianthus Spacing
Showy Lantern Enkianthus is an upright plant that is an aggressive grower. Mature plants will reach 6 to 8 feet tall and 4 to 6 feet wide. Plants can grow 4 to 6 feet apart.
Showy Lantern Enkianthus Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 8 |
| Plant Type: Bushes |
| Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Partial Sun (3 - 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 6 - 8 Feet |
| Mature Spread: 4 - 6 Feet |
| Spacing: 4 - 6 Feet |
| Habit: Upright |
| Flower Color(s): Pink, Red |
| Flower Description: |
| Bloom Period: |
| Foliage Type: Deciduous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Fall Interest |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Deer |
| Tolerates: Drought |
| Attracts: Bees, Hummingbirds |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Borders, Containers, Specimen or Focal Point, Wildlife Gardens |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Low Maintenance |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Showy Lantern Enkianthus |
| Other Name(s): |
| Scientific Name: ENKIANTHUS CAMPANULATUS `SHOWY LANTERN` |
- SKU:
- 1231012287-pc
Container Sizes
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.
4.5" Pot
Also Know As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Know 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
2.5 Quart
Also Know As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Know As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Know 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
#3 Pot
Also Know 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
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