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Abelia × grandiflora
5 Litre Container – Approximately 25–30cm
Plant Highlights: Glossy evergreen foliage • Long summer flowering season • Graceful arching habit • Suitable for borders and containers
Overview
Abelia × grandiflora is a graceful shrub valued for its glossy foliage, naturally arching growth and long season of delicate summer flowers. Clusters of small white to pale pink tubular blooms appear along the stems from summer into autumn, bringing colour and movement to the garden while the foliage provides interest beyond the flowering period.
Its compact, branching habit makes it a useful choice for mixed borders, sheltered planting areas and larger containers. The softly arching stems add texture to planting schemes, while the evergreen to semi-evergreen foliage helps maintain structure through much of the year, depending on growing conditions.
Why We Love It
- Long flowering period through summer and into autumn
- Glossy foliage provides lasting garden structure
- Soft arching habit adds movement to borders
- Suitable for sheltered beds and containers
- Flowers can attract visiting pollinating insects
Plant Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Abelia × grandiflora |
| Common Name | Glossy abelia |
| Plant Type | Evergreen to semi-evergreen shrub |
| Supplied Format | 5 litre container |
| Supplied Height | Approximately 25–30cm |
| Position | Full sun or partial shade |
| Soil | Fertile, moist but well-drained soil |
| Foliage | Glossy green leaves |
| Flowers | Small white to pale pink tubular flowers |
| Flowering Period | Summer into autumn |
| Growth Habit | Bushy with arching stems |
| Mature Height | 2.5–4m |
| Mature Spread | 2.5–4m |
| Hardiness | RHS H5 (−15°C to −10°C). |
Growing Guide
Position
Choose a sunny or lightly shaded position with some protection from cold winds. A sheltered spot can help encourage stronger flowering and retain more foliage through winter, particularly in exposed Irish gardens.
Watering
Water regularly after planting until established. Once settled, water during prolonged dry periods, especially when grown in containers where compost can dry out more quickly during warmer weather.
Soil
Plant in fertile soil that holds some moisture while still draining freely. Good drainage is important during wet Irish winters, particularly on heavier soils.
Routine Care
Abelia × grandiflora usually requires little pruning beyond maintaining shape or removing older growth when needed. If pruning is required, carry it out after flowering to preserve the plant’s natural arching habit.
Good to Know
The amount of foliage retained during winter depends on the climate, exposure and growing conditions. In milder, sheltered gardens it often remains more evergreen, while colder or exposed sites may see some leaf loss.
Product Information
- Supplied in a 5 litre nursery container.
- Supplied height approximately 25–30cm.
Growing & care
- Plant type
- shrub
- Position & light
- Full sun· Partial shade· Sheltered
- Watering
- moderate
- Soil & drainage
- Well drained· Moist
- Mature size
- 4.0m high· 4.0m wide
- Flowering
- Summer into autumn· White· Pink· Multicolour
- Foliage
- semi-evergreen
Useful to know
Good for containersGood for borders
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