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Enkianthus campanulatus var. palibinii
  • RHS Plants for pollinators

A deciduous shrub, up to around 3m high, with an upright to spreading habit and finely toothed, mid-green leaves that turn red, orange and yellow in autumn. Clusters of small, pendent, bell-shaped red flowers are produced from late spring to mid-summer

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Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metres
Time to ultimate height
10–20 years
Ultimate spread
1.5–2.5 metres
Growing conditions
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Red Green
Summer Red Green
Autumn Green Yellow Orange Red
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

East–facing or South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Ericaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
Genus

Enkianthus are deciduous shrubs with simple, alternate leaves often colouring brilliantly in autumn, and umbels of racemes of small urn- or bell-shaped flowers in spring or summer

Name status

Correct

Plant range
Japan (Honshu)

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained, acid to neutral soil. Will grow in part shade but autumn colours are stronger when grown in full sun

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in summer, or by layering in autumn

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Low Maintenance
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Pruning group 1

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus in gardens where it is present but insufficient data to determine degree of susceptibility

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