Zabelia tyaihyonii
fragrant abelia
A rounded, deciduous shrub to about 2m tall and wide with arching stems and glossy, dark green, ovate to lance-shaped leaves that turn orange-red in autumn. Clusters of scented, pink-flushed white flowers with reddish-pink corolla tubes open from pink buds in late spring and early summer
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Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink White | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Orange Red | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Caprifoliaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
A genus of 8 deciduous flowering shrubs or small trees, similar in size and habit to Abelia, with lance-shaped, hairy green foliage and fragrant pink to white flowers
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Korea
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a well drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Dislikes hot, humid summer conditions
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
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
Prune as needed immediately after flowering
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to honey fungus
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