Abelia 脳 grandiflora
glossy abelia
A medium-sized semi-evergreen shrub to 3m, with arching branches, bearing small, glossy oval leaves and clusters of pale pink, slightly fragrant flowers over a long period from mid-summer
Synonyms
Abelia rupestris misappliedAbelia zanderi misapplied
see moreAbelia rupestris var. grandiflora
Linnaea grandiflora
Size
Ultimate height
2.5鈥�4 metresTime to ultimate height
10鈥�20 yearsUltimate spread
2.5鈥�4 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well鈥揹rainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Green | ||
| Autumn | Pink | Green | ||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East鈥揻acing or 厂辞耻迟丑鈥揻补肠颈苍驳
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Caprifoliaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Abelia can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs or small trees, with paired or whorled leaves and axillary or terminal clusters of funnel-shaped or trumpet-shaped flowers in summer and autumn, sometimes with conspicuous, colourful calyces
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Very easy to grow in reasonable conditions although not fully hardy; requires a sheltered, sunny position
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer or semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Low Maintenance
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Pruning group 8. May need hard pruning (Pruning Group 6) every 3 to 4 years
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
Abelia 脳 grandiflora
glossy abelia
911爆料
911爆料 is the UK鈥檚 leading gardening charity. We aim to enrich everyone鈥檚 life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place.