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ABELIA schumanii
A profusion of lilac-pink flowers with an orange blotch. Good hardy variety which gives excellent value
£16.50 each
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Good to know
Good trained against a wall. Wildlife plant - insects -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
Central China -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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DeciduousMid-green leaves, bronze when young, to 3cm (1¼in) long
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Shades of pink
All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Lilac pink -
TubularFunnel-shaped flowers 2.5cm (1in) long with 2-lobed calyces
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BorderIdeal for the back of a sunny border
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Fully hardy
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Entire
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Ovate
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Height
1.8m (6ft) -
Spread
1.8m (6ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightArching shoots. Produces flowers singly or in axillary cymes
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Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy 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) -
Scented flowersSlightly scented.
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile well drained soil
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Full sun
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Mature Size1.8m (6ft)
1.8m (6ft)
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