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Enkianthus campanulatus 'Lipstick' (Redvein enkianthus 'Lipstick')
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2m
Max height
Max height
1m
Max spread
Max spread
20-50 years
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To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Enkianthus campanulatus 'Lipstick'
Other names
Redvein enkianthus 'Lipstick', Furin-tsutsuji 'Lipstick'
Genus
Enkianthus Enkianthus
Variety or Cultivar
'Lipstick' _ 'Lipstick' is an upright, deciduous shrub with whorled, ovate to elliptic, toothed, dark green leaves turning red, orange, and yellow in autumn and, in late spring and early summer, pendent racemes of bell-shaped, creamy-white flowers with reddish-pink petal tips.
Enkianthus campanulatus 'Lipstick' is: Deciduous
Habit
Upright
Flower
Cream, Reddish pink in Spring; Cream, Reddish pink in Summer
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer; Orange, Yellow, Red in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Enkianthus campanulatus 'Lipstick' (Redvein enkianthus 'Lipstick') will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 1m after 20-50 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, City, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Containers
Cultivation
Plant in humus-rich, well-drained or moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade in a sheltered position.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Enkianthus campanulatus 'Lipstick'
Other names
Redvein enkianthus 'Lipstick', Furin-tsutsuji 'Lipstick'
Genus
Enkianthus Enkianthus
Variety or Cultivar
'Lipstick' _ 'Lipstick' is an upright, deciduous shrub with whorled, ovate to elliptic, toothed, dark green leaves turning red, orange, and yellow in autumn and, in late spring and early summer, pendent racemes of bell-shaped, creamy-white flowers with reddish-pink petal tips.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Upright
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Colour
Flower
Cream, Reddish pink in Spring; Cream, Reddish pink in Summer
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer; Orange, Yellow, Red in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Pruning group 1
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Enkianthus campanulatus 'Lipstick' (Redvein enkianthus 'Lipstick') will reach a height of 2m and a spread of 1m after 20-50 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, City, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Containers
Cultivation
Plant in humus-rich, well-drained or moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade in a sheltered position.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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| Soil pH: | Acid, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
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| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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