How to Grow and Care for Enkianthus

Japanese enkianthus (Enkianthus perulatus) is a compact, slow-growing, deciduous flowering shrub that is native to Japan. Japanese enkianthus grows best in moist, lime-free soil. It is often planted in gardens with rhododendrons because they share the same soil requirements.

Despite not being a widely grown ornamental species white bell enkianthus (Enkianthus serrulatus) rewards discerning gardeners with striking cup-shaped flowers and dramatic fall leaf colors. Even better, this plant is extremely easy to care for, just needing occasional pruning. This plant is a great attractor of bees and other pollinating insects.

Red-vein enkianthus, a bushy shrub native to Japan, has won both the Award of Garden Merit and the Cary Award. This shrub is the most hardy of the Enkianthus species. It is commonly grown as a decorative plant in parks and gardens.

Chinese enkianthus is a deciduous shrub known for its bell-shaped, pink-tinged flowers that elegantly dangle from arching branches. Come autumn, the foliage transforms into a fiery display of red and orange hues. Thriving in acidic soils, this slow-growing plant reaches up to 2-3 meters, catering to gardeners who value seasonal color transitions.

Chinese new year flower (Enkianthus quinqueflorus) is a deciduous tree with showy pink flowers. The epithet quinqueflorus means five-flowered because of the five-tipped cleavages at its petal tips*.* This plant is a popular ornamental species often used as decoration during the New Year celebrations of its native China.