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Enkianthus: Bell-Flowered Shrub for Acidic, Woodland Gardens

Elegant Spring Blooms

Enkianthus (en-kee-AN-thus) bears delicate, bell-shaped flowers in late spring on last year’s wood. Foliage turns brilliant red-orange in fall. Mature size is smaller in colder zones.

Culture

Light: Full sun to partial shade.
Soil: Moist, humus-rich, acidic to neutral.
Pruning: Only remove dead/broken stems in late winter—flower buds form on old wood.

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