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Enkianthus perulatus 'Compactus' - White Enkianthus from Quackin Grass Nursery

Enkianthus perulatus 'Compactus' - White Enkianthus from Quackin Grass Nursery

Enkianthus perulatus 'Compactus'

White Enkianthus

Plant Type:

DECIDUOUS SHRUBS

Enkianthus campanulatus 'Compactus' - Dwarf growing form of the White Enkianthus. It's a beautiful shrub, long-lived in the right spot. Great fall color with a mix of reds and yellows. And those lovely white Japanese lantern flowers in spring are endearing. Very slow growing and perfect in the heath, acid rock garden (is this a new wave psychedelic band? Yes, please...) or as a rarefied component in a foundation border. Gorgeous among boulders on a slope. This is hard to find. Plants are not big but then they are very slow growing and, oh, so worthy. Fertile ground in a mix of sun and shade to dappled light. Established, potted starter shrub from cutting.


Height:

18-24 in

Colors:

White

Characteristics and Attributes for Enkianthus perulatus 'Compactus'

Season of Interest (Flowering)

  • Spring

Season of Interest (Foliage)

  • Spring / Summer / Autumn

Autumn Interest

  • Autumn Leaf Color

Nature Attraction

  • Deer Resistant

Light

  • Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade
  • Dappled Shade

Attributes

  • Collector Plant
  • Border
  • Rock Garden
  • Specimen
  • Accent
  • Heath / Peat Garden

Growth Rate in the Garden

  • Slow

Soil

  • Humus Laden
  • Organic
  • Draining
  • Acid
  • Fertile

Origins

  • Japan

Propagated By

  • Cutting Grown