Abelia (x) grandiflora 'Hopleys'

Famille
Caprifoliaceae
Synonymes
Abelia (x) grandiflora 'Hopleys Variegata',  Abelia 'Abghop', Abelia (x) grandiflora 'Abghop Hopleys', Abelia x grandiflora 'Hopleys Variegata', Abelia Abghop, Abelia x grandiflora 'Abghop Hopleys'

 

Arched habit shrub with silver-tinged variegated leaves, pink in autumn. Height 2m.

Classification

Trees and shrubs
Climat
Zone 9: from -7°C to -1°C
Couleur de feuille
Silver
Variegated
Green
Couleur de fleur
White
Exposition
Sheltered winds
Sunny
Hauteur minimum
100cm
Hauteur max
150cm
Encombrement min
100cm
Encombrement max
200cm
Intérêts remarquables
Evergreen
Période
In autumn
Utilisation au jardin
Massif
Pot and tray (terrace and balcony)

General description

Origin
Obtained from Aubrey Barker.
Climate
Resistant to -7 ° C.
Exposure
Sunny, protected from the cold winds of winter.
Soil
Dry and well drained, light.
Growth
Moderate.
Pathology
Nothing to report.
Pruning
In February-April before the vegetation regeneration, prune the diseased or dead wood to keep only the vigorous branches to maintain a beautiful port.

General physiology

Dimensions
Height 1.5m width 2m.
Habit
Spread and Bottom, Compact
Branches
Arched.

Leaves

Shape
Opposite, whole.
Colour
Silver-plated green. The edge of the leaves is tinged with purple pink in autumn.
Note
Semi-evergreen.

Flowers

Flowering time
July-October.
Shape
Tubular.
Colour
White.
Note
Flowering slightly fragrant.

Fruits

Shape
Akene.