Disanthus cercidifolius 'Ena-nishiki'

A very rare plant in the UK, Disanthus cercidifolius 'Ena-nishiki' has handsome green, heart-shaped leaves with a creamy, variegated edge. In the autumn the leaves turn vivid shades of red and purple before falling.

Disanthus cercidifolius 'Ena-nishiki' is a spectacular plant, best suited to a position in light, dappled shade.

• Position: Partial or reasonably heavy shade.
• Soil: Moist yet well drained, acidic, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Disanthus cercidifolius 'Ena-nishiki' is perfectly hardy while dormant in mid winter. It is however vulnerable to late spring frosts once the leaves have emerged in spring. If a frost occurs after the leaves have emerged, it will require protection (for example: covering the plant with a fleece cover, etc). If left unprotected in a severe late spring frost, Disanthus cercidifolius 'Ena-nishiki' will probably die.
• Flowering Period: October.
• Flower Colour: Purplish-red
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Disanthus cercidifolius 'Ena-nishiki' grows to be a large branching shrub.
  • Height: 3 m (10 ft).
  • Spread: 3 m (10 ft).

• Important Please Read: The severe consequences of leaving this expensive plant unprotected in a late spring frost means that Disanthus cercidifolius 'Ena-nishiki' is usually best grown by keen gardeners who are prepared to protect it in the spring or by people in warm, reliably mild parts of the U.K. where late frosts are a very rare event.
  
  Please also note that although we usually guarantee plants for a year after purchase, we will NOT replace a Disanthus which is damaged or killed in a late spring frost.