Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Mediterranean
Types
Enkianthus campanulatus
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Islands
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
7-10
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Light Pink, Rose, Ivory
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor, Striped
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Glandular
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Not Available
Botanical Name
ENKIANTHUS deflexus
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
Enkianthus
Artichoke
In Hindi
Enkianthus
Artichoke
In German
Enkianthus
Artischocke
In French
Enkianthus
Artichaut
In Spanish
Enkianthus
Alcachofa
In Greek
Enkianthus
αγκινάρα
In Portuguese
Enkianthus
Alcachofra
In Polish
Enkianthus
Karczoch
In Latin
Enkianthus
cactus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Ericaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Heteromorpheae
Cynareae
Subfamily
Enkianthoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Enkianthus and Artichoke
Season and care of Enkianthus and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Enkianthus and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Enkianthus season is Spring and Fall and Artichoke season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Enkianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for Enkianthus is Acidic, Neutral and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
Enkianthus and Artichoke Physical Information
Enkianthus and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Enkianthus height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of Enkianthus and Artichoke are as follows:
Enkianthus flower color: Light Pink, Rose and Ivory
Enkianthus leaf color: Green and Light Green
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Enkianthus and Artichoke
Care of Enkianthus and Artichoke 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 Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads. In summer Enkianthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
