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twin-flowering abelia | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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twin-flowering abelia

Abelia spathulata

Low MaintenanceFragrant

Genus: Abelia
Family: Caprifoliaceae

About this plant

A small, bushy, deciduous shrub oval green leaves, tapering towards the ends. Young growth is bronze in colour and the scented clusters of trumpet-shaped flowers are white with orange markings inside. They bloom from mid spring to early summer

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

North FacingWest FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ExposedSheltered

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained soil in a sheltered position in full sun or partial shade. Ideal for containers

Pruning

Pruning group 8. May need hard pruning (Pruning group 6) every 3 to 4 years

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer or semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorBordersConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years