Abelia grand. 'Radiance' - 5 Ltr pot

Description
The Abelia 'Compacta' (Abelia grandiflora) is a bushy, dense shrub that produces light pink, bell-shaped flowers. They appear from July to October. The Abelia 'Compacta' also has lanceolate, dark green leaves. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, lime-free soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1 m and grows to approx. 1 m wide.

Bulletpoints
* attractive bronze autumn colouring

Leaves
The wintergreen leaves of the Abelia 'Compacta' are dark green, lanceolate. They are about 3 - 4 cm in size. Abelia 'Compacta' turns bright bronze in autumn.

Frost hardiness
Winter protection is required in unprotected areas of the garden.

Growth
Abelia 'Compacta' is a bushy and dense growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 0.6 - 1 m and is approx. 0.8 - 1 m wide. It usually grows 15 - 30 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

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

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 light pink, bell-shaped flowers appear from July to October. They grow to about 3 - 4 cm in size.

Root
Abelia grandiflora 'Compacta' is a heartroot.