About
Clusters of small, very scented, pink-tinged white, tubular flowers with five petal lobes are produced in summer. a large, upright, deciduous shrub or small tree to about 5m. The bark is deeply ridged, and the dark green, pointed, oval leaves have a conspicuous network of veins.
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
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height4-8 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden
Native toNW Himalaya
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationRequires a sunny, sheltered position in fertile, well-drained soil
PruningPruning group 1
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings in early summer or semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free