Abelia

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A short climbing rose to about 2m with dark green, shiny foliage and small clusters of cupped, white, semi-double flowers in summer and autumn

Plant Type

Annual

Parentage

Family

Rosaceae

Genus

Rosa can be deciduous or semi-evergreen shrubs or scrambling climbers, with usually thorny stems bearing compound pinnate leaves and solitary or clustered flowers. Flowers may be followed by showy red or purple fruits in some varieties.

Origin

Colour

Cream

Season of Interest

Exposure

Exposed or Sheltered

Drought Tolerance

Low

Drought Code

1

Maintenance Needs

Low

Overall Height

Less than 10 cm

Spread

Less than 10 cm

Soil Type

Loam

Soil pH

Acid

Soil Drainage

Moist, but well drained

Special Features

Planting Place

Garden Styles