Abelia chinensis - 175-200 CM C50

Description
The Abelia (Abelia chinensis) is a very popular, winter-green container plant. Its decorative flowers appear from July to September. They exude a pleasant fragrance. The location should be as sunny to semi-shady and sheltered as possible. In favourable conditions, the Abelia reaches a height of approx. 2 m and grows up to 2 m wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Abelia rupestris.

Bulletpoints
* fragrant flowers

Frost hardiness
The Abelia has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Abelia chinensis can reach a height of 1.5 - 2 m and a width of 1.5 - 2 m.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: possible all year round (indoors).

Tasks
Fertilise potted plants: Every 2 weeks from March to September.

Care
Over time, the soil loses some of its important properties. The plants should therefore be transplanted into a larger pot with fresh container plant soil every two years in spring.

Flower
Abelia chinensis forms pink-coloured flowers from July. These exude a pleasant fragrance.