ABELIA x grandiflora

Evergreen - oval, glossy, dark-green leaves to 5cm (2in) long.

Semi-evergreen - Keeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well. - in colder areas

Shades of pink - All shades of pink through to Carmine (red) - pale pink

Height - 3m (10ft)

Spread - 4m (13ft)

Tall Shrub - vigorous, rounded shrub with arching branches

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)

Full sun

Additional Features - Good to know - A. chinensis x A. uniflora.

Pests & Diseases - none

Place of origin - garden origin.

Resistant to honey fungus - These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.

Flower Shape - Panicles - terminal panicles and axillary cymes

Tubular - funnel-shaped flowers 2cm (¾in) long with 2-5-lobed calyces

Hardiness - Fully hardy

Scented Plants - Scented flowers

Seasonal Interest - Autumn

Summer

Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil