Description - Abelia x grandiflora
A medium sized semi-evergreen shrub,
Abelia x
grandiflora has lightly scented, white flowers lightly tinged with pink throughout late summer. These flowers are long lasting and contrast well against the dark green, glossy leaves. A superb choice of shrub for planting as part of a mixed border or against a wall or fence.
Features
- Common name: Abelia.
- Position: Full sun.
- Soil: Any fertile soil.
- Hardiness: Reasonably hardy but appreciates shelter from cold winter winds.
- Flowering Period: July - October
- Flower Colour: Pale pinkish-white
- Rate of Growth: Moderate.
- Habit: Medium sized, rounded, densely branching shrub.
- Height: up to 2.5 m (8 ft)
- Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
- Notes: This plant is semi-evergreen and may keep its leaves throughout mild winters. In colder winters the leaves will fall.
- Supplied Size: 40 - 60 cm tall in 3L containers