Abelia
x grandiflora 'Little Richard'
Common
name:
Plant
Family: Caprifoliaceae
Type: shrub,
semi-evergreen
Height
x width: 0.9
x 0.9 m. (2' 11" x 2' 11")
Growth
habit: bushy
Main
season of interest: Summer
Predominant
colours: leaf
~ green
flower ~ white
Position: full sun, partial
shade
Soil: dry, clay, sandy, pH preference: Any, pH tolerance: Any
Hardiness: minimum temperature -5°C
(23°F), USDA Zone 8 to 10
Description:
Dwarf
variety of dense, compact habit. White flowers in late summer.
Cultivation:
Fertile,
well drained soil. Full sun or a little shade. Needs a fairly sheltered,
location with some protection from cold winds.
If
required, lightly prune back shoots after flowering.
Propagation:
By
greenwood cuttings in early summer or semi-ripe cuttings in late summer.
Design
and Use Notes:
Shrub
borders.
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