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Can anyone identify this shrub?
gardener-liz
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It flowers in May. It was beautiful and healthy last year. This year very few flowers and a lot less leaves. Don't think it was frost damaged. Is it ericaceous? Does anyone know its name and where it comes from? Any advice welcome - I'd hate to lose it.
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Looks like Enkianthus campanulatus to me. In which case it does prefer a neutral to acidic soil. If it is then try feeding it with Camellia/Rhododendron food.
it might be the slightly dwarf form called Pagoda.
Yes it's a Enkianthus, feed it ericacious feed and how long has it been in that pot ?
Thank you everyone - I'll give it a little feed (ericaceous) and re-pot it in the autumn. I think the name Enkianthus Pagoda suits it very well and I'll try and research further its origins and nature. I had been wondering if it got wind damaged in the winter (we are quite exposed) so I might be able to find a more comfortable spot for it as well. Thank you again.