Abelia grand. 'Sunny Charms' - 25-30 CM C2

Description
The Abelia 'Sunny Charms'® (Abelia grandiflora) is a bushy, dense, roundish shrub that produces bicoloured, bell-shaped flowers. They appear from June to September. The Abelia 'Sunny Charms'® also has lanceolate, dark green leaves. 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 is approx. 1.5 metres wide.

Bulletpoints
* suitable for containers

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Abelia 'Sunny Charms'® are dark green, lanceolate. They are about 3 - 4 cm in size.

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

Growth
Abelia 'Sunny Charms'® is a bushy, dense and rounded 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 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 bicoloured, bell-shaped flowers appear from June to September. These are about 3 - 4 cm in size.

Use
Tub, ornamental shrub

Root
Abelia grandiflora 'Sunny Charms'® is a heartroot.