Enkianthus campanulatus 'Red Bells'

Also Known As

Red Bells Red-Veined Enkianthus

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 5'-12'
W: 3'-8'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Enkianthus campanulatus 'Red Bells' plant details

Enkianthus campanulatus 'Red Bells' is a slow-growing broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer cream and red flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Enkianthus campanulatus 'Red Bells'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 8 FT - wide, 5 FT - 12 FT - tall
Flowers: cream and red blooms in spring and summer
Uses: fall color, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Enkianthus campanulatus 'Red Bells'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The profusion of lovely bell-shaped flowers which this cultivar produces are an especially showy red over white. The spring blooms make an incredible sight on this a lovely upright 6-8' shrub. It is a wonder again in autumn when the foliage turns every shade of yellow to red. PSh/M/Acid

By: Forestfarm

An indispensable multi-season shrub, with spring blossoms, compact habit and amazing fall color, 'Red Bells' is a great companion plant for rhododendrons and spring shade perennials. Distinctive drooping clusters of red bells are born in mid-late spring, and the medium green foliage develops intense golden yellow to red tones in autumn. Plants are compact, growing rather slowly to 6-8' tall and up to 6' wide. Enkianthus is deer resistant, and enjoys an acidic soil enriched with humus and that has good drainage.

By: Avant Gardens

Creamy bell shaped flowers with red edges late spring. Fall red with orange on a tiered structure. Zones 6-8.

By: Lael's Moon Garden

The cup-shaped flowers hang beautifully in clusters that show heavy red veining, making them look like, well, red bells! Superb red foliage in the fall. An excellent plant for year round color.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

This deciduous Rhododendron relative from Japan is such a good ornamental. Late spring small reddish bells borne in profligate florality much to the delight of hummingbirds and honeybees. Fairly narrow growth habit and superb scarlet fall color if grown in ample sun.

By: Far Reaches Farm

The name describes the red rims of the otherwise cream-colored, bell-shaped flowers, but the real ornamental value of this shrub is its bold yellow, orange, and red fall color and its tiered habit, which is best appreciated in winter. Shade tolerant. GPP award. Grows slowly.