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Enkianthus perulatus (White enkianthus)

Enkianthus perulatus Photo/Illustration: C. Dwayne Jones


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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Enkianthus perulatus en-kee-AN-thus pair-oo-LAY-tus Common Name: White enkianthus Genus: Enkianthus
This is perhaps the most refined Enkianthus, bearing dainty, white pendulous bells in May. It forms an elegant, rounded shrub to 6 feet with gracefully tiered branches and produces brilliant scarlet color in autumn.
 Noteworthy characteristics: Site as centerpieces in a small garden or rock garden. They naturally occur in open woodlands of Japan. 
 Care: Grow in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.
 Propagation: Sow seed in late winter or early spring; take semi-ripe cuttings in summer or layer in autumn.
 Problems: Infrequent.
Height 3 ft. to 6 ft.
Spread 3 ft. to 6 ft.
Growth Pace Slow Grower
Light Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture Medium Moisture
Maintenance Low
Characteristics Showy Flowers
Bloom Time Spring
Flower Color White Flower
Uses , Beds and Borders, Flowering Tree, Specimen Plant/ Focal Point
Style , Rock Garden, Woodland Garden
Seasonal Interest , Spring Interest, Fall Interest
Type ,Shrubs

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