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He was appointed to the embassy on the suggestion of Sir Joseph Banks. ChinensisĬomments: Named after British consul general in China 1817 - Dr Clarke Abel - a surgeon and naturalist.
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Also attractive to blackfly - plant garlic around the base or spray with a pyrethrum based insecticide. Susceptible to black spot in humid conditions - spray will Bayleton or parrafin and soapy water. Water well in summer, especially if soils are light.ĭiseases: #1. It matures to an average height of 2 feet to 3 feet and an average width of 3 feet to 4 feet, depending on climate and other environmental factors. Water in well then twice week for first month until established.īenefits from robust pruning at least once a year, but best with regular tip pruning to keep tidy. Abelia Grandiflora 'Kaleidoscope' is a fast and moderate growing shrub that can be grown in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 6A through 9B. Maintenance: Dig hole double the size of the pot and backfill with friable soil or compost. Soil: Glossy abelia will grow in just about any soil conditions but prefers a light, sandier soil. If you are prepared to keep it trimmed, then it makes a good feature plant and will reward you with flowers for many months of the year. It can have a tendency to become straggly and definitely benefits from regular trimming, keeping it in a tight bun or ball shape, otherwise the canes will arch up and start to look quite messy. It will grow just about anywhere, in any soil and is great for those difficult spots in the garden, especially those with little sun. In summer it produces on-going flushes of pinkish bell-shaped flowers that can cover the canopy of the shrub. The new growth is bronze/red turning glossy green. Abelia grandiflora or Glossy Abelia is an evergreen shrub with an upright "fountain-like" habit.