Abelia X grandiflora (Abelia)

Type Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), Evergreen, Flowering
Form Rounded Multi-Stemmed Bush
Size Medium Border Plant (50-180cm height)
Colours Pink Flowers (Summer), Green Foliage
Care Some Maintenance Required - Tough Plant
Hardiness Frost Hardy, Drought Tolerant
Growth Medium Growing Plant
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Abelia X grandiflora description: Abelia is semi - evergreen, bearing attractive tear shaped leaves on arching branches. Throughout summer masses of richly scented pink white flowers are produced. 3m tall x 4m spread.

Abelia X grandiflora cultivation notes: Abelia prefers a fertile well drained soil. Flourishing in full sun or partial shade this shrub will require some shelter from cold. Ideal at the back of border.

Plant Strengths: Sun loving draught tolerant plant; Scented blossom; All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Ideal for fast growing screening; Provides valuable winter interest; Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening; Suitable for container growing; Tolerates heavy clay soils; Suitable for planting in full shade.

Plant Weaknesses: Will not tolerate exposed, cold or hot and sunny locations.

Common Missspellings: Abeelia, Abylia, Abelea, Abbylea
Abelia X grandiflora (Abelia)
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