Chinese abelia
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A compact deciduous shrub with neat, oval, dark green leaves and clusters of slightly fragrant white flowers in summer and autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- Chinese abelia (Abelia chinensis)
- Genus
- Abelia
- Family
- Caprifoliaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Chinese abelia
Distribution map
C and Eastern China
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Chinese abelia
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Chinese abelia care guide
- Moderate deep watering during dry periods, free drainage preferred
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate deep watering during dry periods, free drainage preferred
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced shrub feed once in spring
Pruning
PruningUsually little pruning is needed. Lightly shape if necessary, removing dead, damaged or diseased shoots. Prune after flowering.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings in early summer or semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer
Growing
GrowingVery easy to grow in reasonable conditions although not fully hardy; requires a sheltered, sunny position
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
Pests
Generally pest-free
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