Dwarf Glossy Abelia (Abelia grandiflora dwarf)
Dwarf Glossy Abelia (Abelia grandiflora dwarf)
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Why we love this plant!
Why we love this plant!
The Dwarf Glossy Abelia is a compact, evergreen shrub that retains the year-round appeal of its larger counterpart while being perfectly suited for small gardens, borders, and container planting. Its fragrant flowers bloom from spring to autumn, attracting bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making it an excellent choice for supporting local biodiversity. This hardy and adaptable plant requires minimal maintenance, tolerates a range of soil types, and is drought-tolerant once established, making it a reliable option for low-maintenance gardens in South East Queensland.
Care Considerations
Care Considerations
Watering preferences:
- Once established, this plant is relatively drought tolerant
- During establishment, regular watering may be beneficial.
- After establishment, watering frequency can be adjusted based on rainfall.
Mulching preferences:
- Applying mulch around the base may help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Fertilising preferences:
- A slow-release, balanced fertiliser applied in spring may support healthy growth.
Pruning preferences:
- Pruning in late winter or early spring, or following flowering, may help maintain shape and promote a bushier habit.
Good to Know:
Plant Details
Plant Details
| Common uses: | Border planting, Container growing, Attractive foliage, Cottage garden, Seasonal colour, Winter interest, Pollinator-friendly, Low maintenance garden, Drought hardy/tolerant, Robust/Hardy, Wind protection, Erosion control, Coastal garden, Courtyard garden, Tropical garden, and Understory planting |
| Expected Height Range: | 1 m |
| Spread Range: | 0.5 m - 1 m |
| Preferred positioning: | Full sun, Partial sun, and Partial shade |
| Flower Season/s: | Spring and Summer |
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| Plant life cycle: | Perennial |
| Habitat: | A cultivated species that does not have a naturally occurring habitat. Its parent species, Abelia chinensis and Abelia uniflora, originate from China and Japan, where they thrive in temperate forests, woodland edges, and rocky slopes. These environments typically provide well-drained soils and moderate rainfall, with protection from extreme conditions. |
| Leaf information: | Small, glossy green leaves that may develop a purple tinge in cooler South East Queensland winters. |
| Preferred Soil: | Typically prefers well-drained loamy or sandy soils with moderate moisture and adapts to slightly acidic to neutral conditions. |
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