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Abelia × grandiflora Confetti ('Conti'PBR) (v)

abelia [Confetti]

A semi-evergreen shrub with narrow, green foliage margined with creamy-white and flushed pink in spring. Slightly scented white flowers tinged pale pink appear in summer and autumn

Other common names
abelia 'Conti'
Synonyms
Abelia × grandiflora 'Conti'PBR
Abelia chinensis 'Confetti'
see moreAbelia 'Conti'
Abelia chinensis 'Variegata'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
10–20 years
Ultimate spread
1–1.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Pink Green Variegated White
Summer Pink White Green Variegated White
Autumn Pink White Green Variegated White
Winter Green Variegated White
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Genus

Abelia can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs or small trees, with paired or whorled leaves and axillary or terminal clusters of funnel-shaped or trumpet-shaped flowers in summer and autumn, sometimes with conspicuous, colourful calyces

Name status

Trade

How to grow

Cultivation

Very easy to grow in reasonable conditions although not fully hardy; requires a sheltered, sunny position

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer or semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Low Maintenance
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Wall side borders
Pruning

Pruning group 8. May need hard pruning ( Pruning group 6) every 3 to 4 years

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus

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