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    ABELIA schumanii
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    ABELIA schumanii

    A profusion of lilac-pink flowers with an orange blotch. Good hardy variety which gives excellent value
     
    Plant Details
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    • Good to know
      Good trained against a wall. Wildlife plant - insects
    • Pests & Diseases
      None
    • Place of origin
      Central China
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Deciduous
      Mid-green leaves, bronze when young, to 3cm (1¼in) long
    • Shades of pink
      All shades of pink through to Carmine (red)
      Lilac pink
    • Tubular
      Funnel-shaped flowers 2.5cm (1in) long with 2-lobed calyces
    • Fully hardy
    • Entire
    • Ovate
    • Height
      1.8m (6ft)
    • Spread
      1.8m (6ft)
    • Medium shrub
      Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
      Arching shoots. Produces flowers singly or in axillary cymes
    • 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 flowers
      Slightly scented.
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Mature Size
      1.8m (6ft)
      Medium Shrub - guide for size not form Average Person
        1.8m (6ft)
       
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • Garden Location/Conditions
      Border
      Ideal for the back of a sunny border
    • Pruning group
      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.

    • Soil Conditions
      Fertile well drained soil
    • Sun Requirements
      Full sun
    Abelia - Care Guide
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    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
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