Abeliophyllum distichum 'Roseum'

An unusual shrub with long arching branches and clusters of pale pink-tinged flowers covering the bare stems in Spring before the young leaves emerge. leaves are bright green in colour with yellow and bronze tints before they fall in autumn.

Although it can be grown as a standalone border or specimen shrub, Abeliophyllum is probably most attractive when trained against a sunny wall or fence, where it will also flower much more freely than would do in the open!

• Position: Full sun or light, partial shade.
• Soil: Any reasonably well drained soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy. Abeliophyllum distichum 'Roseum' may require protection from late spring frosts as a young plant once the young leaves emerge in spring until it becomes established.
• Flowering Period: February
• Flower Colour: Pale-pinkish white
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Small to medium sized shrub with an open, spreading form if untrained. Abeliophyllum distichum 'Roseum' will grow a little larger when planted against a sunny wall.
  • Height: eventually up to1.5 - 2 m (5 - 6 ft) / or up to 1.5  m (5 ft) after 10 years
  • Spread: eventually up to 1.5 m (5 ft) / or up to 1.5 m (5 ft) after 10 years

Pruning:  Prune the older branches of Abeliophyllum distichum  back hard after flowering to encourage new growth & assist in the formation of flowering wood for the following year.