Abelia grand. 'Jelly Beans' - 3 Ltr pot

Description
The Abelia 'Jelly Beans' (Abelia grandiflora) is a dense, compact, winter-green small shrub with decorative, glossy, lanceolate, dark green leaves with a white margin. The yellow-green shoots are also an interesting sight. It also bears pink-white, bell-shaped flowers arranged in clusters from June to September.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Abelia grandiflora 'Muabd'.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * suitable for containers * yellow-green shoots

Leaves
High foliage ornamental value. The winter-green leaves of Abelia 'Jelly Beans' are dark green, lanceolate, glossy and have a white margin. They are about 3 - 4 cm in size. Yellow-green shoots.

Frost hardiness
Winter protection is required in unprotected areas of the garden. Potted plants are best overwintered in a frost-free place.

Growth
Abelia 'Jelly Beans' is dense and compact in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

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

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

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

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

Flower
The pink-white, bell-shaped flowers of the Abelia 'Jelly Beans' appear in clusters from June to September. These grow to about 3 - 4 cm in size.

Use
Tub, ornamental shrub

Root
Abelia grandiflora 'Jelly Beans' is a heartroot.