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Abelia Floribunda

Mexican Abelia

Location

The Terrace

Description:

An half-hardy evergreen shrub, native to Mexico, that requires a warm wall to thrive. Oval, glossy, dark-green leaves to 5cm (2in) long and eye-catching, pendent, purple-pink tubular 3-5cm (1¼-2in) long with 5-lobed calyces in profuse terminal panicles appear from June to August.

Site and Care:

Grow in full sun or partial shade in fertile soil of any type, Little or no pruning is required.