redvein enkianthus

Redvein enkianthus should be watered every 7-10 days with 1-2 inches of water. It's important to give the plant enough water to wet its entire root system, but not enough to cause the soil to become overly soggy. Water early in the morning, so that the foliage has time to dry off before nightfall. During hot, dry conditions, it's best to increase the frequency of watering. Mulching the soil will also help keep the soil consistently moist and aid in weed control.

Redvein Enkianthus (Enkianthus campanulatus var. sikokianus) is a deciduous, woodland shrub native to Japan. It prefers partial shade and is best grown in light, well-drained soils. Redvein Enkianthus should be planted in an area that receives dappled sunlight throughout the day but is protected from the hot afternoon sun. In general, this plant is best suited for bright, indirect sunlight for around 4 - 6 hours per day.

Pruning of redvein enkianthus (Enkianthus campanulatus var. sikokianus) should take place early to mid spring, when buds start to swell and before growth begins. Generally, light pruning is all that is needed, such as removing any dead, diseased, or broken branches, as well as removing any branches to open up the center of the shrub. This can be done annually or bi-annually. Heavier pruning should only be done occasionally, by selectively thinning out some of the shoots to a desirable shape. This can also be done in early to mid spring, but it is important to allow flowering to occur before pruning off the blooming branches.