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Enkianthus perulatus 'Compactus'
White Enkianthus
Plant Type:
DECIDUOUS SHRUBSEnkianthus 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.
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