Fragrant Abelia
- Scientific Name: Abelia mosanensis
- Garden: Xeriscaping Garden
- Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennial
- Evergreen/Deciduous: Evergreen
- Sun/Shade Exposure: Full Sun or Part Shade
- Moisture Requirements: Moist, Well-Drained
Plant Information
Characteristics: The genus comprises about 15 species of small to medium-size semi-evergreen to deciduous shrubs. Shrubs are multi-stemmed with arching habits, are sometimes awkward in youth and appreciative of pruning and support to develop a strong branching structure. Flowers: Small and plentiful flowers occur in clusters of 1-8 with light sweet scent. White to pink flowers begin to bloom in late summer and last into November. Decorative sepals often persist after the rest of the flower has fallen. Foliage: Leaves are opposite, green or green variegated with cream, gold or pink. Size: Plants range in size from 12-18 inches tall to 6-8 feet tall. Light: Sun or part shade. Plants grown in shade will have decreased flowering and a more open structure but will otherwise do just fine. Soil: Slightly acid, moist peaty soil is ideal. Portland has acid soil, so no worries there, but adding compost to the soil when planting will help to increase drainage in primarily clay or sandy soil. Diseases: Aphids sometimes bother Abelias and they will sometimes develop leaf-spot, but neither is serious.
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