About
A rounded, deciduous shrub to about 2m tall and wide with arching stems and glossy, dark green, ovate to lance-shaped leaves that turn orange-red in autumn. Clusters of scented, pink-flushed white flowers with reddish-pink corolla tubes open from pink buds in late spring and early summer.
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, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden
Native toKorea
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationGrow in a well drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Dislikes hot, humid summer conditions
PruningPrune as needed immediately after flowering
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings in early summer or semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to honey fungus