Enkianthus ruber
Enkianthus ruber
- Native to:
- China | Vietnam
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Ericaceae
- Genus:
- Enkianthus
- Species:
- Enkianthus ruber
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub
- Height:
- 400 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, red
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fall Color:
- red, orange
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Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
- Germination Time:
- 30–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require cold stratification for 2-3 months; sow in spring after last frost.
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