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Abatia parviflora

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

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Ultimate height

1.5–2.5 metres

Time to ultimate height

2–5 years

Ultimate spread

0.5–1 metres

Loam

Sand

Moisture

Moist but well–drained

pH

Acid, Neutral

	Stem	Flower	Foliage	Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

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)

Botanical details

Family: Flacourtiaceae
Native to GB / Ireland: No
Foliage: Evergreen
Habit: Bushy
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

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