redvein enkianthus
Enkianthus perulatus
RHS AGM 1993
USDA zones6 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size3 to 6 feet tall3 to 6 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- White
Garden uses
Notes
Redvein enkianthus (Enkianthus perulatus) is a shrub for hedges. It is hardy to USDA zone 6, or down to -10°F (-23°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average moisture. It grows 36 to 72 inches tall and 36 to 72 inches wide, so plan your spacing with that size in mind. White blooms open in mid to late spring. Plant it where you can enjoy the flowers each year as the hedge fills in.
Pairs well with Bigleaf hydrangea, Salal, Peony, and Fountain grass.
Native range
Asia.