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Position full sun Soil fertile, well drained soil Rate of growth fast growing Flowering period June to October Hardiness borderline hardy A useful, long flowering, semi evergreen shrub for a mixed border. This abelia has attractive, glossy, deep green leaves which it hangs on to for most of the year. From June, it produces masses of small, fragrant, pink flushed, trumpet like flowers on arching branches that go on all summer. As itaposs slightly tender, itaposs best grown in the shelter of a wall, towards the back of a border. Ideal for a cottage style garden. Garden care Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering. In autumn after flowering, lightly trim back the flowered shoots to retain a neat and tidy shape. Remove any dead or damaged wood in April.
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