About
A twiggy, deciduous shrub to 3m tall, with pointed, oval leaves that develop good autumn colour. From late spring to early summer it produces tubular flowers, pink on the outside and flaring into 5 white lobes; these are borne in clusters at the shoot tips.
About the genus
A genus of 8 deciduous flowering shrubs or small trees, similar in size and habit to Abelia, with lance-shaped, hairy green foliage and fragrant pink to white flowers
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesSpecimen planting, large borders, parkland settings.
Native toFar East
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade, with shelter from cold, drying winds
PruningSee pruning group 1
PropagationPropagate by greenwood cuttings in early summer, or semi-ripe cuttings in late summer
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free