Trees & Shrubs » Enkianthus 7 items found. Click on photo/text link for more information on any product.
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Enkianthus This genus of elegant deciduous shrubs is in the family Ericaceae, whose members include rhododendron and blueberry (vaccinium). They are native to Japan and China, and the Himalayas. There are several species and a few more varieties which are grown for their clusters of bell shaped flowers in colors from pure white to deep red, as well as their graceful, usually upright plant form with clean, pest-free leaves and brilliant Fall color. Fruits are small dry capsules. They prefer moist acidic soil with good aeration similar to their rhododendron relatives in sun or partial shade. http://www.npr.org/programs/talkingplants/profiles/enkianthus.html
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ENKIANTHUS campanulatus 'Albiflorus' (C8) The hard to find pure white flowering form with no veins, flowers are somewhat larger than other varieties. Plant habit is relatively more compact. Fall color orange-red. more info
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ENKIANTHUS campanulatus 'Princeton Red Bells' (C8) An excellent variety with deep, solid, red flowers originating at Princeton Nurseries. Allentown, NJ. more info
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ENKIANTHUS campanulatus 'Renoir' (C8) This unusual selection has some yellow color in the flowers along with the typical red veins, thus creating the "impressionist" effect in mid May. Multi-toned fall foliage of bright yellow, orange and red. more info
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ENKIANTHUS campanulatus 'Showy Lanterns' (C8) Its bell-shaped flowers are larger than those of the wild type and are solid pink in color. Deep green leaves turn rich scarlet in autumn. 'Showy Lanterns' is also more densely branched to ground level. more info
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ENKIANTHUS campanulatus 'Sikokianus' (C8) This deciduous shrub is considered the darkest flowered Redvein Enkianthus. A cultivar with noteworthy dark maroon buds and deep red flowers with streaks of pink. The new growth is also
red and the fall foliage color scarlet. more info
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ENKIANTHUS cernuus (C) This species is somewhat similar to campanulatus, but smaller is all respects. White flowers. Habit appears to be less upright. more info
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ENKIANTHUS cernuus var rubens (C8) This species is some- what similar to campanulatus, but smaller in all respects. Beautiful, deep, solid red flowers. Habit is more spreading, as tall as wide. more info
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