[Download] 58 Enkianthus Campanulatus Showy Lantern

Sometimes called the red vein enkianthus however if you were in japan you might prefer to use furin tsutsuji.

Enkianthus campanulatus showy lantern. Showy lantern with deep pink flowers and dense branching from the ground up. Enkianthus campanulatus showy lantern characteristics. Showy lantern was chosen by the late ed mezitt of weston nursery in massachusetts. Enkianthus campanulatus is an understated but elegant deciduous shrub that provides year round interest. Since not all plants are available at the nursery at any given time please contact us for current availability before coming to the nursery. Variegata with leaves edged with white that are held on reddish stems. This underused plant grows best in a slightly acidic peaty soil in full sun or light shade.

Best fall colour occurs in very sunny locations. Sikokianus with maroon flower buds which open to reveal brick red flowers. To promote next season s flowering any pruning should be done soon after blooming. The small pointy leaves turn an outstanding orange in the fall. Enkianthus campanulatus it is not that often that a plant lives up to its name however enkianthus campanulatus showy lantern pictured right certainly does. Showy lanterns enkianthus features dainty racemes of lightly scented scarlet bell shaped flowers with tan overtones and dark red veins hanging below the branches from mid to late spring. Common name redvein enkianthus.

Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about enkianthus redvein enkianthus enkianthus campanulatus showy lantern supplied by member gardeners in the plantfiles database at d. Slightly more narrow than other enkianthus showy lantern s upright densely branched habit generates refined glistening deciduous leaves which are clustered at the tip of each twig beaming brilliant yellow and fiery scarlet hues in autumn. Combines well with other ericaceous plants such as rhododend. Showy lantern has a slightly narrower form with large pink to cherry red flowers and dark green leaves which turn quality scarlet red in fall. It is densely branched from the ground up. Its bell shaped flowers which are produced in late spring are larger than those of the wild type and are solid pink in. Specific epithet comes from the latin word campanulatus meaning bell shaped in reference to the shape of the flowers.

This is an upright species so give it the right space. It has green foliage throughout the season. Enkianthus campanulatus showy lantern showy lantern redvein enkianthus. Zone zone 5. The fruit is not ornamentally significant. Summer foliage is dark green and the leaves turn scarlet in fall. A weston nurseries selection with abundant large pinkish red bell shaped flowers and brilliant scarlet.

It is related to rhododendrons so thrives in our rainy climate and acidic soils. Enkianthus campanulatus showy lantern.