Abeliophyllum distichum
White forsythia, Korean Abelea-leaf , Korean Abelia
Abeliophyllum Abeliophyllum
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
Flowers are fragrant.
Open branches, Spreading
Pale-pink, White in Spring; White, Pale-pink in Winter
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Purple, Dark-green in Autumn
Generally pest-free.
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.
Layering, Semi-ripe cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Abeliophyllum distichum (White forsythia) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 5-10 years.
City, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Wallside and trellises
Plant in well-drained, fertile soil in a sunny border or trained against a warm wall. Late frosts may damage early blossoms.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, West
Sheltered
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
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Abeliophyllum distichum
White forsythia, Korean Abelea-leaf , Korean Abelia
Abeliophyllum Abeliophyllum
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.
Deciduous
Flowers are fragrant.
Open branches, Spreading
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Pale-pink, White in Spring; White, Pale-pink in Winter
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Purple, Dark-green in Autumn
Generally pest-free.
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.
Layering, Semi-ripe cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Abeliophyllum distichum (White forsythia) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 5-10 years.
City, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Hedging/Screens, Low Maintenance, Wallside and trellises
Plant in well-drained, fertile soil in a sunny border or trained against a warm wall. Late frosts may damage early blossoms.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, West
Sheltered
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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