Abelia grand. 'Sparkling Silver' - C3.5

Bulletpoints
* beautiful foliage * attractive bronze autumn colouring * suitable for containers

Leaves
High leaf ornamental value. Attractive bronze autumn colouring.

Frost hardiness
Winter protection is advisable in unprotected areas of the garden.

Growth habit
Abelia 'Sparkling Silver' is bushy and dense in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
Fertilise potted plants: Every 2 weeks from March to September.

Care
Over time, the soil loses some important properties. The plants should therefore be replanted every two years in spring in a larger pot with fresh container plant soil.

Flower
The light pink, bell-shaped flowers appear from August to September. They grow to around 3 - 4 cm in size.

Use
Container, ornamental shrub

Root
Abelia grandiflora 'Sparkling Silver' is a heartroot.