Abelia

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Abelia
Family Caprifoliaceae
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Common Name(s) Abelia
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Abelia chinensis

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Description

Abelias are shrubs from 1-6 m tall, native to eastern Asia (Japan west to the Himalaya) and southern North America (Mexico); the species from warm climates are evergreen, and colder climate species deciduous 

A genus of about 30 species of both deciduous and evergreen shrubs from eastern Asia and Mexico. In summer, they will produce an abundance of tubular shaped flowers in clusters for which they are grown. Foliage is dark green and may need staking.

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Dry conditions. Water in summer so that soil is semi-moist.
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Fertile well drained, chalk or heavy clay soil
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Foliage

Height (m) : 1 - 4.5
Spread (m) : 1.5 - 4
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Scent : Pleasant

Seasons

Planting : Early Autumn - Early Spring
Flowering : Early Summer - Mid Autumn
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Flowers

Colour : White
Size : Quite small (1 to 3 cm)
Profusion : Profuse
Scent : Pleasant
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