Abatia parviflora

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An upright, evergreen shrub to around 2m in height, with large, dense, oblong to eliptic grey-green foliage and downy stems. Long spikes of upright, bright yellow flowers appear in late summer

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Loam, Sand

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years

Growing Conditions

Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness

Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

  • H1A: under glass all year (>15C)
  • H1B: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
  • H1C: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
  • H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
  • H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
  • H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
  • H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
  • H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
  • H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)
H2

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Flacourtiaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Genus
Name Status
Correct
Plant Range
C & S America

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in a sunny location. Protect from hard frosts

Propagation

Propagate by sowing seeds in spring to early summer or by stem cuttings late spring to early summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Architectural
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Flower borders and beds

Pruning

Thin in early to mid-spring and remove dead or damaged branches all year round. Shrubs will tolerate tougher rejuvination in spring, but will not flower that year. See pruning group 10

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, mealybugs, thrips and caterpillars

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews