Abelia zanderi 'Little Richard'
- Shrub
- 50-100 cm high
- Light-coloured flowers
- Valuable foliage plant
- Evergreen
Compact, evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves. It blooms profusely with small, pinkish-white bells from summer to autumn. It attracts bees and butterflies. It prefers a sunny, warm spot in well-drained, somewhat dry soil.
Garden use
Use
Ornamental value and special features
Growth
Planting density
Plant about 3 - 5 plants per m²
Characteristics
| Height | 50 - 100 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | July - October |
| Flower colour | White |
| Leaf colour | Green, Dark green |
| Growth habit | Rosette, Wide |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Hardiness | down to about -20°C |
Site conditions
| Light | Full sun, Sunny |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Dry, Average |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Abelia zanderi 'Little Richard' |
|---|---|
| Genus | Abelia |
| Family | Portulacaceae |
| Origin | Hybrid |
OTHER COOL PLANTS
