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Abelia triflora (Indian abelia)
1 hour care
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5m
Max height
Max height
3m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Abelia triflora
Other names
Indian abelia, Zabelia triflora, Himalayan abelia, Triflora abelia
Genus
Abelia Abelia
Species
A. triflora - A. triflora is a vigorous, erect, large deciduous shrub or small tree with ovate, dark green leaves and clusters of three small, fragrant, pink-flushed, white flowers in summer.
Abelia triflora is: Deciduous
Fragrance
Perfumed flowers
Habit
Erect
Flower
White, Flushed pink in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Genrally trouble free
Diseases
Generally trouble fre
General care
Pruning
Pruning lightly after flowering.
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Abelia triflora (Indian abelia) will reach a height of 5m and a spread of 3m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Woodland, Wallside and trellises, Low Maintenance, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Plant in autumn or spring in well-drained, neutral to alkaline loamy soil in sun or partial shade. Does not tolerate waterlogged conditions. Fairly drought tolerant once established.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Abelia triflora
Other names
Indian abelia, Zabelia triflora, Himalayan abelia, Triflora abelia
Genus
Abelia Abelia
Species
A. triflora - A. triflora is a vigorous, erect, large deciduous shrub or small tree with ovate, dark green leaves and clusters of three small, fragrant, pink-flushed, white flowers in summer.
Foliage
Deciduous
Fragrance
Perfumed flowers
Habit
Erect
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Colour
Flower
White, Flushed pink in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Genrally trouble free
Diseases
Generally trouble fre
General care
Pruning
Pruning lightly after flowering.
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Abelia triflora (Indian abelia) will reach a height of 5m and a spread of 3m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
Woodland, Wallside and trellises, Low Maintenance, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Plant in autumn or spring in well-drained, neutral to alkaline loamy soil in sun or partial shade. Does not tolerate waterlogged conditions. Fairly drought tolerant once established.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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