- Botanical name: Abelia floribunda
- Family: Caprifoliaceae
- Plant Type: Shrub, Evergreen
Pink
Green
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Flowers
- Prefers rich soil
Abelia floribunda
Plants in the Abelia genus can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs or small trees, bearing dark green leaves and funnel- or trumpet-shaped flowers in summer and autumn. They’re extremely attractive to bees.
Abelia floribunda is a semi-evergreen or evergreen shrub with shiny dark leaves and contrasting clusters of bright pink, tubular flowers in early summer. It’s hardy to -10°C and can therefore withstand average winters in coastal and milder regions of Britain, but may need protection in harsh winters, or if grown further inland or north.
For best results grow in well-drained soil in a sheltered spot. Abelia floribunda is well suited to being grown in a large container, which can be moved indoors in autumn.
How to grow Abelia floribunda
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Plant size
3m height
4m spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, full sun
- Hardiness: Half hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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| Plant |
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Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do not Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does not flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does flower in July |
A
Plant does flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
| Take cuttings | ||||||||||||
| Take cuttings |
J
Do not Take cuttings in January |
F
Do not Take cuttings in February |
M
Do not Take cuttings in March |
A
Do not Take cuttings in April |
M
Do not Take cuttings in May |
J
Do Take cuttings in June |
J
Do Take cuttings in July |
A
Do Take cuttings in August |
S
Do not Take cuttings in September |
O
Do not Take cuttings in October |
N
Do not Take cuttings in November |
D
Do not Take cuttings in December |
| Prune | ||||||||||||
| Prune |
J
Do not Prune in January |
F
Do not Prune in February |
M
Do not Prune in March |
A
Do Prune in April |
M
Do Prune in May |
J
Do not Prune in June |
J
Do not Prune in July |
A
Do not Prune in August |
S
Do not Prune in September |
O
Do not Prune in October |
N
Do not Prune in November |
D
Do not Prune in December |
Abelia floribunda and wildlife
Abelia floribunda is known for attracting butterflies/moths. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Does not attract Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Attractive to Butterflies/Moths
Does not attract Other pollinators
Is Abelia floribunda poisonous?
Abelia floribunda has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
