Abelia grand. 'Raspberry Profusion' - C3.5

Description
The Abelia 'Raspberry Profusion' (Abelia grandiflora) is a dense, compact small shrub that produces raspberry-pink, bell-shaped flowers with a pleasant fragrance. They appear from July to October. The Abelia 'Raspberry Profusion' also has lanceolate, dark green leaves. In a semi-shady location with well-drained, loose soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.2 metres and grows to a width of approx. 1.2 metres.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Abelia 'Raspberry Profusion'.

Bulletpoints
* fragrant flowers * attractive orange autumn colouring * suitable for containers

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

Frost hardiness
The Abelia 'Raspberry Profusion' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Abelia 'Raspberry Profusion' is a small shrub that grows densely and compactly. It usually reaches a height of 0.9 - 1.2 m and is approx. 0.9 - 1.2 m wide. It usually grows 15 - 30 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in partial shade.

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 raspberry-pink, bell-shaped flowers appear from July to October. They grow to around 3 - 4 cm and are pleasantly fragrant.

Use
Tub, solitary, ornamental shrub

Root
Abelia grandiflora 'Raspberry Profusion' is a heartroot.