Linnaea parvifolia grow and care – shrub‎ of the genus Abelia also known as Linnaea schumannii, Linnaea parvifolia perennial evergreen 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 green, shape elliptic to ovate with pointed top.
Flower color can be: pink or purple, flower in trumpet shape, flowers grow in umbel shape.
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?
1-3 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 indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Bloom season?
Summer / Autumn
General information about the flower:
Trumpet shape flower, the flowers grow in cluster in umbel shape, color can be: pink or purple
Linnaea parvifolia
Planting Season: Autumn Planting, Spring Planting, Winter planting
Light exposure requirements: Full sun Plants, Part shade Plants
Climates that the plant can grow: Mediterranean Climate, Subtropics Climate, Temperate Climate
Growing speed of the plant: Average growing plants, Fast growing plants
Plant life-form: Evergreen, Perennial plant, Shrub
Plant Uses: Fragrance, Hedging plants, Ornamental plants
Requirements for watering the plant: Regularly water, Small amounts of water
Hardiness zones: Hardiness zone 10, Hardiness zone 6, Hardiness zone 7, Hardiness zone 8, Hardiness zone 9
Ornamental parts: Ornamental flower, Ornamental leaves, Ornamental plant
Leaf color:
Blooming season: Autumn flowers, Summer flowers
Flower colors: Pink flower, Purple flower
Harvest Season:
Edible Parts:
Culinary uses: