Enkianthus Campanulatus: Redvein Enkianthus
Enkianthus Campanulatus
Enkianthus Campanulatus (also known as Redvein Enkianthus) is the hardiest of the Enkianthus species, rewarding cultivators with bell-shaped (campanula), creamy white flowers with red veins. The plant was brought to England by Charles Maries (British botanist) from Japan. The Enkianthus Campanulatus plant is native to north-east Asia, in fact growing in the same kinds of places as rhododendrons: the King of the Shrubs.
Since introduction, it has been used as an ornamental plant in parks and gardens the up and down the country. In fact, Enkianthus Campanulatus has been granted the status of an Award of Garden Merit, by the Royal Horticultural Society in recognition of its excellence for garden use, consistency of the delicious autumn colour which it is renowned for.
Enkianthus Campanulatus grows in acid or neutral soil and is quite easy to care for, mostly just needing pruning and for dead wood to me removed once the plant has flowered. Enkianthus Campanulatus are happiest in partial shade and can be bought from the Royal Horticultural Society’s online shop. They can also be bought at plant nurseries in Cornwall, Surrey and Sussex.
The post image shows an Enkianthus Campanulatus plant captured at the National Arboretum. See recent posts to find out more about the Arboretum at Westonbirt.
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