ABELIA GRANDIFLORA

Planting Conditions and Ideal Location

• Light Requirements: Abelia × grandiflora thrives in full sun to partial shade. Full sun encourages the best flowering, while partial shade is suitable in hotter climates.

• Soil Preferences: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil but adapts to a wide range of soil types, including light sandy or heavier clay if drainage is improved.

• pH Range: Performs well in neutral to slightly acidic soils (pH 6.0–7.5).

• Moisture Needs: Needs regular moisture during its first year, but once established it becomes fairly drought-tolerant. Avoid prolonged waterlogging.

• Planting Time: Best planted in spring or early autumn, allowing roots to settle before extreme heat or frost.

• Spacing: Space plants 1–1.5 metres apart to accommodate mature spread and allow airflow.

• Container Growing: Can be grown in large containers—use a high-quality compost mix with added grit for drainage.

• Positioning Tips: Ideal for mixed borders, informal hedges, foundation plantings, and as a specimen shrub in a sunny position.

Routine Care, Feeding, and Seasonal Maintenance

• Watering:

  • Keep the soil evenly moist during establishment.

  • Once mature, water during prolonged dry periods, especially in summer.

• Feeding: In spring, apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer or mulch with compost to boost healthy growth and flowering.

• Pruning:

  • Lightly prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead, damaged, or weak stems.

  • After flowering, trim back long shoots to maintain shape and encourage more blooms.

  • Avoid hard pruning into old wood unless rejuvenating an older plant, in which case cut back by one-third over 2–3 years.

• Mulching: Apply an organic mulch in spring to conserve moisture, suppress weeds, and feed the soil—keep mulch clear of the main stems.

• Pest and Disease Resistance: Generally pest-free and disease-resistant, though aphids and spider mites may appear in hot, dry conditions—treat early with organic controls.

• Winter Care: Semi-evergreen to evergreen depending on climate. In colder regions, foliage may drop, but the plant will regrow in spring. Protect young plants from severe frost with fleece or mulch.

• Propagation: Best propagated from semi-ripe cuttings in summer or hardwood cuttings in winter.

Flowering, Ornamental Appeal, and Garden Value

• Flowering Season: Produces masses of small, fragrant, tubular white-pink flowers from late spring through autumn, often continuing into mild winters.

• Foliage: Glossy green leaves provide year-round interest, often turning bronze or reddish in cooler weather.

• Scent: Flowers have a sweet fragrance that attracts pollinators.

• Wildlife Benefits: Highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, providing nectar late in the season when other plants have finished blooming.

• Ornamental Value: Graceful arching habit and long flowering period make it a versatile and reliable shrub for year-round appeal.

• Garden Design Uses:

  • Works well as a specimen shrub for focal points.

  • Perfect for low-maintenance mixed borders.

  • Suitable for loose, informal hedging.

  • Adds structure and interest in urban gardens and cottage-style plantings.

• Longevity and Growth: Moderate growth rate, reaching around 1.5–2 metres tall and wide at maturity, with a naturally tidy habit that requires minimal maintenance.

• Companion Planting: Pairs beautifully with lavender, salvia, ornamental grasses, and hydrangeas for extended seasonal colour.

• Size
  2 lt

We currently only deliver within the island of Ireland, other countries can be quoted for by contacting [email protected] or via telephone on 06964084
 

Standard Delivery is FREE on orders over €250*

All standard deliveries will be completed within 5-7 working days via Fastway Couriers, any delay to this delivery time, the customer will be notified by One of our staff.

The in-Store delivery charge will vary compared with online, in-store delivery charge is done on a case by case basis. 

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Our live plants are packed with care and diligence by our staff, our horticulturists review each plant before despatch to ensure quality is maintained.
Live Plant delivery charges are not calculated on weight but on the space required per package to ensure safe delivery, so delivery charges may vary as some plants require more space than others when packed.
All live plants are despatched within 3-5 working days where possible, our couriers aim to deliver within 48 hours of despatch from our Garden Centre to allow the plant to arrive in healthy condition.
 

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