Enkianthus campanulatus 'Lipstick'

Also Known As

Enkianthus campanulatus 'Liptick'
Lipstick Redvein enkianthus
Liptick Redvein Enkianthus

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

4b-9b

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Enkianthus campanulatus 'Lipstick' plant details

Enkianthus campanulatus 'Lipstick' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with gold and green foliage. In spring and summer cream, pink, red and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Enkianthus campanulatus 'Lipstick'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: deciduous gold and green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: cream, pink, red and white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: fall color, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Enkianthus campanulatus 'Lipstick'

USDA Zones: 4b - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

'Lipstick' is a Rare Find Nursery introduction with flirtatiously sweet creamy white flowers rimmed and infused with rosy red. The flowers are held in clusters on dangling stems in mid-late spring. Fall color is fabulous; depending on the temperature and amount of late summer rainfall the foliage turns shades of coppery gold to orange to red. Plants grow slowly with an upright habit to 4-6' tall in 5-6 yrs and grow well in either sun or part shade, though fall color is best with more sun.

By: Avant Gardens

Small, white-cream bell flowers dipped in bright red-pink hang in racemes from layered branches in spring. Small deciduous leaves turn red, orange, and purple in fall: one very elegant shrub. 4-6' T x 2-3' W Minimum temperature: -25 °F

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

Enkianthus has bright green glossy foliage that turns brilliant coppery to red in the fall. It has pendulous racemes of campanulate flowers in spring that hang from the layered branches like clusters of delicate bells. 'Lipstick' is a special cultivar with white flowers sporting a deep pink edge as if they are all dolled up and ready to give you a big kiss.