Abelia grand. 'Sparkling Silver' - 80-100 CM C20

Description
The Abelia 'Sparkling Silver' (Abelia grandiflora) is a bushy, dense, winter-green shrub with decorative, lanceolate, dark green leaves with a white margin. It also bears light pink, bell-shaped flowers from August to September. In a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected location with well-drained, lime-free soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 2 metres and grows to a width of approx. 1.5 metres.

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * attractive bronze autumn colouring * suitable for containers

leaves
High foliage ornamental value. The winter-green leaves of Abelia 'Sparkling Silver' are dark green, lanceolate and have a white margin. They are about 3 - 4 cm in size. Abelia 'Sparkling Silver' turns bright bronze in autumn.

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

Growth
Abelia 'Sparkling Silver' is a bushy and dense growing shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1.5 - 2 m and is approx. 1 - 1.5 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, wind-protected position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil 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 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
The light pink, bell-shaped flowers appear from August to September. These grow to about 3 - 4 cm in size.

Use
Tub, ornamental shrub

Root
Abelia grandiflora 'Sparkling Silver' is a heartroot.