Abelia Grandiflora | Glossy Abelia - 140-160cm, 10lt Tree It rarely flowers when young

It rarely flowers when young

and great for planting in broad streets and parks

Very resilient

Apart from its culinary virtues

or Butterfly Bush

Abelia Grandiflora | Glossy Abelia - 140-160cm, 10lt Tree It rarely flowers when youngAbelia x grandiflora is a medium sized, compact, rounded, multi stemmed, semi evergreen shrub with reddish brown arching stems. Its glossy, oval, dark green leaves turn bronze in autumn. It is mostly grown for its dense habit and clusters of mildly fragrant, white to pale pink, bell shaped flowers that bloom continuously from May to September. Abelia x grandiflora thrives in full sun, but since it is not full hardy, it needs a sheltered position. This