About
This profusion of scented white, trumpet-shaped flowers open from pink buds and bloom over a long period over spring and summer. A deciduous shrub to 1.5m in height with an arching habit and mid-green glossy oval-shaped leaves. This cultivar has good orange-red autumn colour.
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, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectWest-facing, East-facing, North-facing, South-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitColumnar upright, Spreading branched, Pendulous weeping
FoliageDeciduous
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationEasy to grow in any reasonably well-drained soil, in a sunny position or partial shade
PruningPruning group 8. May need hard pruning (Pruning group 6) every 3 to 4 years
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