Abelia × grandiflora Lucky Lots ('Wevo2') (v)
abelia [Lucky Lots]
A compact, dense semi-evergreen shrub with arching stems to 1m high by 1.2m wide, with subtly variegated leaves with cream edges develop a red hue in autumn. The creamy white, scented flowers appear from mid summer to early autumn
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Cream White | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Cream White | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H4Botanical 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
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained conditions, although not fully hardy; requires a sheltered, sunny position, in colder areas a south or west-facing wall would suit
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
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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