Description
Native to Szechuan province in China, Abelia engleriana is an unusual semi-evergreen shrub with lightly scented, purple-pink, bell-shaped flowers in mid summer. These flowers have an eye-catching golden-orange throat.
The flowers appear on arching branches which are covered with bright green leaves. An ideal choice of shrub for a warm and sunny garden.
Supplied Size: 3L pots (approx three years old, 25 - 40 cm tall)
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Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
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Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
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Hardiness: Reasonably hardy. Abelia englerianarequires shelter from cold winter winds.
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Flowering Period: July - September
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Flower Colour: Pale purple / pink
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Rate of Growth: Moderate.
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Habit: Medium sized, rounded shrub.
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Height: 2 m (6 ft)
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Spread: 2 m (6 ft)
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Pruning To reduce size and encourage flowering, trim back by one third after flowering or in the spring.
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Notes: Abelia engleriana is semi-evergreen and may keep its leaves throughout mild winters. In colder winters the leaves will fall.