Enkianthus Campanulatus Showy Lantern

Sikokianus with maroon flower buds which open to reveal brick red flowers.

Enkianthus campanulatus showy lantern. It is related to rhododendrons so thrives in our rainy climate and acidic soils. The fruit is not ornamentally significant. It is densely branched from the ground up. Zone zone 5. 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. Variegata with leaves edged with white that are held on reddish stems.

Showy lantern was chosen by the late ed mezitt of weston nursery in massachusetts. Sometimes called the red vein enkianthus however if you were in japan you might prefer to use furin tsutsuji. Specific epithet comes from the latin word campanulatus meaning bell shaped in reference to the shape of the flowers. Enkianthus campanulatus is an understated but elegant deciduous shrub that provides year round interest. Fall color can be very impressive usually in stunning red and orange tones. Enkianthus campanulatus showy lantern showy lantern redvein enkianthus. 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.

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 lantern with deep pink flowers and dense branching 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. Check plants lists for items we are growing this year. 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.

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. Since not all plants are available at the nursery at any given time please contact us for current availability before coming to the nursery. This underused plant grows best in a slightly acidic peaty soil in full sun or light shade. To promote next season s flowering any pruning should be done soon after blooming. Summer foliage is dark green and the leaves turn scarlet in fall. Best fall colour occurs in very sunny locations.

A weston nurseries selection with abundant large pinkish red bell shaped flowers and brilliant scarlet. This is an upright species so give it the right space.