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Abeliophyllum distichum (White forsythia)
1 hour care
per year
per year
1.5m
Max height
Max height
1.5m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Abeliophyllum distichum
Other names
White forsythia, Korean Abelea-leaf , Korean Abelia
Genus
Abeliophyllum Abeliophyllum
Species
A. distichum - A. distichum is an open, spreading, deciduous shrub with oval, dark green leaves that turn purple in autumn, and fragrant white or pale pink flowers in late winter and early spring.
Abeliophyllum distichum is: Deciduous
Fragrance
Flowers are fragrant.
Habit
Open branches, Spreading
Flower
White, Pale-pink in Spring; White, Pale-pink in Winter
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Purple, Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
General care
Pruning
After flowering, cut back to strong buds near the base of the plant. If grown against a wall, cut stems to within 2-4 buds of the permanent framework.
Propagation methods
Layering, Semi-ripe cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Abeliophyllum distichum (White forsythia) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
City, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Plant in well-drained, fertile soil in a sunny border or trained against a warm wall. Late frosts may damage early blossoms.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
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
Abeliophyllum distichum
Other names
White forsythia, Korean Abelea-leaf , Korean Abelia
Genus
Abeliophyllum Abeliophyllum
Species
A. distichum - A. distichum is an open, spreading, deciduous shrub with oval, dark green leaves that turn purple in autumn, and fragrant white or pale pink flowers in late winter and early spring.
Foliage
Deciduous
Fragrance
Flowers are fragrant.
Habit
Open branches, Spreading
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Colour
Flower
White, Pale-pink in Spring; White, Pale-pink in Winter
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Purple, Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
General care
Pruning
After flowering, cut back to strong buds near the base of the plant. If grown against a wall, cut stems to within 2-4 buds of the permanent framework.
Propagation methods
Layering, Semi-ripe cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Abeliophyllum distichum (White forsythia) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
City, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Plant in well-drained, fertile soil in a sunny border or trained against a warm wall. Late frosts may damage early blossoms.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
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 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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