Diabelia spathulata
twin-flowering abelia
A small, bushy, deciduous shrub oval green leaves, tapering towards the ends. Young growth is bronze in colour and the scented clusters of trumpet-shaped flowers are white with orange markings inside. They bloom from mid spring to early summer
Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White Yellow | Green Bronze | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
North–facing or South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Caprifoliaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil in a sheltered position in full sun or partial shade. Ideal for containers
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
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
- Hedging and screens
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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