Raspberry Perfection™ Abelia
Abelia chinensis 'Abesrpras' PP #33,516
Pronunciation: a-BEE-lee-uh chi-NEN-sis
SKU #45351
| Description | A beautiful, heavily blooming shrub. Pale pink flowers fall leaving deep pink sepals, extending its color interest. Compact and keeps its shape, needing less trimming. A versatile plant, perfect for foundation plantings, shrub borders, or containers. Semi-Evergreen; may lose some or all of its leaves in a harsh winter. |
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| Light | Full sun |
| Watering | Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry. |
| Blooms | Late spring to fall |
| Mature Size | Compact mound reaches 3 to 4 ft. tall, 2 to 3 ft. wide. |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
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| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Companion Plants | Maiden Grass (Miscanthus); Pittosporum (Pittosporum); Agapanthus (Agapanthus); Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina); Barberry (Berberis) |
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| Care | Provide enriched, well-drained, acidic soil. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish extensive root system. Once established, prefers regular water but tolerates dry spells, particularly in cooler regions. Protect in northern climates. Prune in late winter to early spring to shape, and apply a controlled-release fertilizer. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-9
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.