Buy Enkianthus campanulatus 'Showy Lantern'

Also Known As

Enkianthus campanulatus 'Showy Lanterns'
Showy Lantern Redvein Enkianthus

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 5'-10'
W: 3'-15'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Enkianthus campanulatus 'Showy Lantern' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Enkianthus campanulatus 'Showy Lantern'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 15 FT - wide, 5 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in spring and summer
Uses: fall color, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Enkianthus campanulatus 'Showy Lantern'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: acidic, average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Enkianthus campanulatus 'Showy Lantern' is a lovely, deciduous shrub native to Japan and a relative to rhododendrons. Commonly known as redvein enkianthus, it has an upright form of 6 to 8 feet tall and 6 feet wide. Pendulous racemes of lovely, bell-shaped flowers appear in late spring in solid dark pink to reddish shades. Its dainty, deep green leaves turn scarlet in autumn. Thrives in part shade but expect the best fall colour in full sun. An excellent choice for the woodland garden. Attracts bees and hummingbirds. Plant in a protected situation in zone 4.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Has bright reddish pink striped flowers in April. The fall foliage is brilliant red in October.

By: Gossler Farms

Gorgeous creamy-bells are striped with red that bleeds out to the petal edges giving the lovely blossoms a red glow. This elegant 6-10' multi-stemmed shrub produces large flowers in late spring putting on quite a show. Deep, dark-green, summer foliage is followed by stunning red-to-orange fall color. This is a delightful specimen shrub; best in acidic soils. S-Sh/M

By: Forestfarm

'Showy Lantern' is a compact, slow growing selection made some years ago by Ed Mezitt of Weston Nursery in MA. Growing to 5' tall and 3' wide, this durable shrub bears heavy clusters of pinky red bell shaped flowers which emit a soft fragrance in mid-late spring. Fall color can vary; this past year our plant was aglow in shades of orange and gold. After the foliage drops it has a graceful winter silhouette. Enkianthus are deer resistant and prefers a slightly acidic soil, but has proven tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions.

By: Avant Gardens

This upright, deciduous shrub has green leaves that turn to bright reds & oranges in the fall. The bell-shaped flowers are bright red, blooming in late spring.

By: Garden World

This cultivar sports deep PINK flowers and dense branching from the ground up. Summer foliage is dark green and the leaves turn scarlet come fall. A superior clone, but less hardy than the species. Individual blooms resemble those of Pieris which is the same family, that of Heath. Native to Japan.

By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

This Enkianthus has lovely flowers, pink with red to burgundy streaks, that hang in full clusters. When planted in full sun it has flaming red fall foliage.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

I've nothing bad to say about Enkianthus. Ok - deer munch them but then what don't they? Fairly narrow vertical aspect with hundreds of pink small bells in late spring which beautifully carpet the ground as they fall. Great bee food. Low maintenance. Great red fall color in sun.

By: Far Reaches Farm

Large deep velvety red flowers in May to June. Glorious fall color as is characteristic of most Enkianthus. Shrub 6-10' tall.

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

One of the finest red-flowering selections to date, yielding a lavish display of cherry red flowers in late spring. Fall color can be very impressive, usually in stunning red and orange tones. Combines well with other ericaceous plants such as rhododendrons and heaths.