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ABELIA x grandiflora
Dainty pale pink flowers
Further Reading....
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EvergreenOval, glossy, dark-green leaves to 5cm (2in) long.
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Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.In colder areas
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Shades of pinkAll shades of pink through to Carmine (red)Pale pink
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Height3m (10ft)
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Spread4m (13ft)
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Tall ShrubVigorous, rounded shrub with arching branches
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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)
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Full sun
ABELIA x grandiflora
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowA. chinensis x A. uniflora. Wildlife plant - insectsPests & DiseasesNonePlace of originGarden origin.Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Flower ShapePaniclesTerminal panicles and axillary cymesTubularFunnel-shaped flowers 2cm (¾in) long with 2-5-lobed calyces
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderIdeal for the back of a sunny border
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf marginEntire
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Leaf shapeOvate
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Pruning groupPruning group 5Suitable for: Evergreen shrubs that require minimal pruning.
Action: Trim or lightly cut back shoots that spoil symmetry. Deadhead regularly.
When: Annually after flowering.
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Scented PlantsScented flowers
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soil
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Abelia - Care Guide
Shrubs - Care Guide
- How to plant/move a shrub
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- Summer propagation - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Taking semi-ripe cuttings -Video Tip ondemand_video
- Self-sown seedlings - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Trimming a shrub - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Weed spraying - Video Tip ondemand_video
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ABELIA 'Gold Spot'
ABELIA x grandiflora 'Confetti'
Available from £16.50
ABELIA x grandiflora 'Francis Mason'
Available from £16.50
ABELIA x grandiflora 'Gold Strike'
ABELIA x grandiflora 'Hopleys Variety'
Available from £16.50
ABELIA x grandiflora 'Kaleidoscope'
Available from £16.50
ABELIA x grandiflora 'Sunny Charms'
Available from £16.50
ECHINACEA purpurea
Purple coneflower
Available from £14.50
Buy Varieties of ABELIA x grandiflora
ABELIA x grandiflora 'Confetti'
a small compact form with narrow white-margined leaves
ABELIA x grandiflora 'Francis Mason'
dark green leaves with golden-yellow margin. Best grown in full sun
ABELIA x grandiflora 'Gold Jewel'
pure gold foliage, taking on copper notes in winter. Soft pink flowers
ABELIA x grandiflora 'Hopleys Variety'
a sport of A. 'Francis Mason' with golden variegated foliage which turns pink in autumn
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
ABELIA x grandiflora 'Sunny Charms'
fragrant, pale yellow flowers with pink throat from early summer to autumn
Useful extras...
Vermin & Pest Control
Slug Pellets
Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails.
Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
Only £6.50
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Wildflower Mini Meadow
Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden.
200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
2 options from £7.00
Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00