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ABELIA
Commonly known as Hortensia
Profusely flowering, trouble-free shrubs ideal for a sunny border.
Tubular flowers, on some species scented, are formed on current year's growth
Deciduous and evergreen shrubs from hillsides and open woodland from the Himalayas to eastern Asia and Mexico.
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Deciduous
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Shades of pinkAll shades of pink through to Carmine (red) -
Height1-1.5m (3-5ft) -
Spread1.5-2m (5-6½ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
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Hardy - cold winterHardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Full sunshelter from cold winds -
Partial shade
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Additional Features
Burncoose specialitySee Burncoose Speciality group for more details
Pests & DiseasesRed spider mites, scale insects, vine weevils, capsid bugs, grey mould(Botrytis), hydrangea virus, powdery mildew, leaf spot, honey fungus.
Place of originGarden origin. The Netherlands. 2001. Koos and Wilko Hofstede. Arnhem -
Flower ShapeLacecap
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HardinessFully hardy
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich
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- Further Reading
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Buy Varieties of ABELIA
ABELIA chinensis
small shrub with scented white, rose-tinted flowers
Gift-wrapping available
ABELIA 'Edward Goucher'
bronze young growth and lilac-pink flowers
Gift-wrapping available
ABELIA floribunda
cerise purple flowers
Gift-wrapping available
ABELIA x grandiflora
dainty pale pink flowers
Gift-wrapping available
ABELIA x grandiflora 'Confetti'
a small compact form with narrow white-margined leaves
Gift-wrapping available
ABELIA x grandiflora 'Francis Mason'
dark green leaves with golden-yellow margin. Best grown in full sun
Gift-wrapping available
ABELIA x grandiflora 'Gold Jewel'
pure gold foliage, taking on copper notes in winter. Soft pink flowers
Gift-wrapping available
ABELIA x grandiflora 'Hopleys Variety'
a sport of A. 'Francis Mason' with golden variegated foliage which turns pink in autumn
Gift-wrapping available
ABELIA x grandiflora 'Kaleidoscope'
an attractive foliage plant with a mix of bright yellow and green foliage in spring. Pink tipped white flowers over most of the summer are followed by orange and red tints in the leaves
Gift-wrapping available
ABELIA x grandiflora 'Sunny Charms'
fragrant, pale yellow flowers with pink throat from early summer to autumn
ABELIA mosanensis
glossy green leaves and arching stems. A long flowering period and pink flushed white flowers from reddish-pink buds
ABELIA schumanii
a profusion of lilac-pink flowers with an orange blotch. Good hardy variety which gives excellent value
Gift-wrapping available
