abelia 'Bumblebee'
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A semi-evergreen shrub of spreading habit to a height of 1.2m with small dark green oval-shaped leaves. Clusters of funnel-shaped lilac-pink flowers, marked with orange inside, are borne in late summer and autumn. Starts flowering later than the species Abelia parvifolia
Scientific classification
- Species
- abelia 'Bumblebee' (Abelia parvifolia 'Bumblebee')
- Genus
- Abelia
- Family
- Caprifoliaceae
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- Toxicity
- Shrubs
- Plant type
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Height
- 1.5-2.5 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 'Bumblebee'
Distribution map
- Native
- Introduced
- Cultivated
Source：WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries：WGSRPD / TDWG
Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of abelia 'Bumblebee'
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abelia 'Bumblebee' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, deep soak only during prolonged hot spells
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, deep soak only during prolonged hot spells
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced evergreen shrub feed applied once per early spring yearly
Pruning
PruningLittle pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings in early summer or semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer
Growing
GrowingVery easy to grow in well-drained soil and a sunny psoition
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
Pests
Generally pest-free
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