Enkianthus Campanulatus Showy Lantern

Enkianthus campanulatus it is not that often that a plant lives up to its name however enkianthus campanulatus showy lantern pictured right certainly does.

Enkianthus campanulatus showy lantern. Combines well with other ericaceous plants such as rhododend. A weston nurseries selection with abundant large pinkish red bell shaped flowers and brilliant scarlet. Summer foliage is dark green and the leaves turn scarlet in fall. Zone zone 5. Sikokianus with maroon flower buds which open to reveal brick red flowers. Showy lantern with deep pink flowers and dense branching from the ground up. This is an upright species so give it the right space.

Enkianthus campanulatus showy lantern characteristics. Variegata with leaves edged with white that are held on reddish stems. Specific epithet comes from the latin word campanulatus meaning bell shaped in reference to the shape of the flowers. Its bell shaped flowers which are produced in late spring are larger than those of the wild type and are solid pink in. 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. Since not all plants are available at the nursery at any given time please contact us for current availability before coming to the nursery. Enkianthus campanulatus showy lantern.

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. It is related to rhododendrons so thrives in our rainy climate and acidic soils. The small pointy leaves turn an outstanding orange in the fall. This underused plant grows best in a slightly acidic peaty soil in full sun or light shade. 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 has green foliage throughout the season. Common name redvein enkianthus.

One of the finest red flowering selections to date yielding a lavish display of cherry red flowers in late spring. 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. The fruit is not ornamentally significant. To promote next season s flowering any pruning should be done soon after blooming. Enkianthus campanulatus showy lantern showy lantern redvein enkianthus. Fall color can be very impressive usually in stunning red and orange tones.

It is densely branched from the ground up. Sometimes called the red vein enkianthus however if you were in japan you might prefer to use furin tsutsuji.