Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Types
Enkianthus campanulatus
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Islands
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Pink, Rose, Ivory
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor, Striped
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Grafting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water less during winter, Water more in summer
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Foundation, Hedges
Botanical Name
ENKIANTHUS deflexus
ABELIA mosanensis
Common Name
Enkianthus
Glossy abelia
In Hindi
Enkianthus
Abelia
In German
Enkianthus
Abelia
In French
Enkianthus
Abelia
In Spanish
Enkianthus
Abelia
In Greek
Enkianthus
Αμπέλια
In Portuguese
Enkianthus
Abelia
In Polish
Enkianthus
Abelia
In Latin
Enkianthus
Abelia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Dipsacales
Family
Ericaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Heteromorpheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Enkianthoideae
Caprifolioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Enkianthus and Abelia
Wondering what are the properties of Enkianthus and Abelia? We provide you with everything About Enkianthus and Abelia. Enkianthus doesn't have thorns and Abelia doesn't have thorns. Also Enkianthus does not have fragrant flowers. Enkianthus has allergic reactions like Not Available and Abelia has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Enkianthus and Abelia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Enkianthus and Abelia
Season and care of Enkianthus and Abelia is important to know. While considering everything about Enkianthus and Abelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Enkianthus season is Spring and Fall and Abelia season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Enkianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Enkianthus is Acidic, Neutral and for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral.
Enkianthus and Abelia Physical Information
Enkianthus and Abelia physical information is very important for comparison. Enkianthus height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Enkianthus and Abelia are as follows:
Enkianthus flower color: Light Pink, Rose and Ivory
Enkianthus leaf color: Green and Light Green
Abelia flower color: Not Available
- Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Care of Enkianthus and Abelia
Care of Enkianthus and Abelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Enkianthus pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Enkianthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.