abelia 'Prostrate White'
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A low-growing cultivar, to around 60cm with a wider spread, of this semi-evergreen, shrub. White flowers, sometimes tinged pink, are borne over several months from summer into the autumn, set off by pinkish, persistent calyces
Scientific classification
- Species
- abelia 'Prostrate White' (Abelia × grandiflora 'Prostrate White')
- Genus
- Abelia
- Family
- Caprifoliaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- Semi evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of abelia 'Prostrate White'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of abelia 'Prostrate White'
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abelia 'Prostrate White' care guide
- Moderate consistent moisture, mature shrub tolerates brief dry weather
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate consistent moisture, mature shrub tolerates brief dry weather
Fertilizing
FertilizingSlow release all shrub feed applied once annually at early spring
Pruning
PruningShorten flowered shoots to about 1.5–2.5 cm from the previous year's growth. If flowering is on last year's growth, prune after flowering; if on current-year growth, prune the following early to mid-spring.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings in summer
Growing
GrowingRequires a sheltered, sunny situation with a moist but well-drained soil
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
Pests
Generally pest-free
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