- Botanical name: Abelia x grandiflora 'Goldsport'
- Common name: Abelia
- Family: Caprifoliaceae
- Plant Type: Shrub, Evergreen
Pink
White
Golden
Green
Variegation
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Colourful new growth
- Scented flowers
Abelia x grandiflora ‘Goldsport’ is a semi-evergreen shrub with an arching growth habit and golden-green variegated foliage. It bears soft pink, delicately fragrant flowers from midsummer to autumn, which are extremely attractive to bumblebees. It’s perfect for growing in a mixed or shrub border and is particularly well suited to small gardens.
Grow Abelia x grandiflora ‘Goldsport’ in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade, ideally with the protection of a south- or west-facing wall. The sunnier spot you provide, the more flowers you’ll be rewarded with.
How to grow Abelia 'Goldsport'
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Plant size
12m height
20m 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: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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Plant does not flower in January |
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Plant does flower in July |
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Plant does flower in August |
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Plant does not flower in November |
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Do not Take cuttings in August |
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Do Prune in March |
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Do Prune in April |
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Do not Prune in May |
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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 |
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Do not Prune in November |
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Do not Prune in December |
Abelia 'Goldsport' and wildlife
Abelia 'Goldsport' is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Attractive to Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Does not attract Butterflies/Moths
Does not attract Other pollinators
Is Abelia 'Goldsport' poisonous?
Abelia 'Goldsport' 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
