ABELIA x grandiflora 'Gold Jewel'

Evergreen - oval, glossy 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 - 90cm (36in)

Spread - 90cm (36in)

Medium shrub - Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height - compact, mounding shrub

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

Partial shade

Additional Features - 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 -

Pruning group - Pruning group 5
Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.

RHS group 8

Scented Plants - Scented flowers -

Seasonal Interest - Autumn -

Spring

Summer

Winter

Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil -