Abelia umbellata growing shrub of the genus Abelia also known as Abelia plant, Abelia umbellata perennial evergreen or cold deciduous plant also used as ornamental fragrant hedge plant, can grow in temperate, mediterranean or subtropical climate and grow in hardiness zone 6-10.
Leaves color can be: green or variegate green with white, in shape of elliptic to ovate with pointed top.
Abelia umbellata flower
Flower color white, flower in trumpet shape, flowers grow in umbel shape.
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Requirements for Abelia umbellata growing and care:
Well drained soil, moist, mulch (only in the beginning)
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
Yes, in order to get specific cultivar
Difficulties or problems when growing:
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Planting season:
Winter / Spring, in hot climate also in the autumn
Pests and diseases:
Aphids, spider mites
Pruning season:
Winter
How to prune:
Just for design
Size of the plant?
0.5-3 m, 20-120 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing
Water requirement:
Small amount of water / Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season?
Spring / Summer / Autumn
General information about the flower:
Trumpet shape flower, the flowers grow in cluster in umbel shape, color white
Scientific name:
Abelia umbellata
