Abelia Gold Spot

Abelia Gold Spot

Why Buy Me?

• Distinctive, compact foliage
• Ideal for low hedges and borders
• Pretty, fragrant flowers
• Year-round seasonal interest
• Easy to grow and drought tolerant once established

Key Features

Height & Spread: Typically grows to 90 cm (3 feet) tall and 1.2 m (4 feet) wide.

Foliage: Fresh green leaves with creamy yellow margins emerge in spring, maturing to silvery-green with white edges in summer. Cooler weather may bring soft pink tones.

Stems: Bright red stems provide striking contrast throughout the year.

Flowers: Small, trumpet-shaped, fragrant white flowers appear from late summer into autumn, gradually blushing pink.

Hardiness: Hardy down to -23°C (-10°F).

Growing Conditions

Light: Thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Soil: Prefers moist, well-drained soil and tolerates acidic, neutral, or alkaline conditions.

Exposure: Best planted in a sheltered position away from cold winds and frost pockets.

Drought Tolerance: Drought tolerant once fully established.

Planting & Care

Planting Time: Best planted in spring or early autumn.

Watering: Water regularly during the first growing season to help establish strong roots.

Feeding: Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in early spring for healthy growth.

Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and remove dead or damaged stems.

Seasonal Interest

Spring: New foliage emerges with attractive pink tinges.

Summer: Elegant white flowers bloom above colourful foliage.

Autumn: Leaves deepen to rich purple shades with attractive rusty bracts.

Winter: In colder areas leaves may partially drop, but the plant maintains good structure and interest.

Wildlife & Garden Use

Attracts: Bees and other pollinators.

Perfect For: Borders, low hedges, containers, and ground cover planting.

Companion Plants: Looks beautiful alongside Euonymus fortunei ‘Emerald Gaiety’, Berberis thunbergii ‘Atropurpurea Nana’, and Ceanothus repens.

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