Redvein Enkianthus (Enkianthus campanulatus)
[en-kee-AN-thus kam-pan-yew-LAY-tus]

Deciduous Perennial Shrub in the Ericaceae Family
A Japanese woodland shrub with dangling clusters of creamy, red-veined bell flowers in late spring and some of the best multicolor fall foliage of any garden shrub.

Enkianthus campanulatus, Redvein Enkianthus, is a deciduous woodland shrub native to Japan, also known there as Furin-Tsutsuji (literally "wind-bell azalea"). In late spring it produces pendulous clusters of small, bell-shaped, creamy-white flowers finely veined in red — the trait that gives the plant its common name. Its blue-green summer foliage turns a striking, variable mix of yellow, orange, and red in fall, sometimes all on the same plant. It prefers the same moist, acidic soil as rhododendrons and azaleas and pairs well with them in a woodland or shade garden.

Pros

  • Distinctive red-veined, bell-shaped spring flowers
  • Outstanding, variable multicolor fall foliage
  • Low-maintenance, few serious pests or diseases
  • Pairs naturally with rhododendrons and azaleas in acidic, shaded sites

Cons

  • Needs consistently moist, acidic soil — struggles in dry or alkaline conditions
  • Flower buds form on the previous year's growth, so late pruning removes next year's bloom
  • Fall color varies by seedling and isn't fully predictable from a young plant
  • Watch for spider mites in hot summer climates
Why Like

A classic Japanese woodland shrub with a centuries-old place in Japanese gardens, where it is prized for exactly the two traits that make it a garden favorite here too: its delicate, bell-like red-veined flowers and its brilliant, unpredictable fall color.
Highlights Red-Veined Flowers; Outstanding Fall Color; Low Maintenance
 

Plant Data

Mature Size 6 - 10 feet tall. 4 - 6 feet wide.
Sun Exposure Partial Shade - Full Sun
Moisture Tolerance Medium - Wet
Zones 4a - 7b (Usually hardy to -30° F)
Tags Deciduous, Full Sun, Medium, Partial Shade, Partial Sun, Perennial, Wet, Wet Site Tolerant
Bloom Period May to June
Flower Color Creamy White With Red Veins
Foliage Color
 

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