Abelia × grandiflora Lucky Lots ('Wevo2') (PBR)
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Ideal for large pots or low, informal hedging, this colourful, semi-evergreen shrub can produce its scented, creamy white flowers for...
2 litre pot
£24.99
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Plant description
Ideal for large pots or low, informal hedging, this colourful, semi-evergreen shrub can produce its scented, creamy white flowers for months on end, which makes it ideal for placing near pathways, entrances or seating areas.
Its foliage is also attractive, being subtly variegated and taking on a red hue as the temperatures drop in autumn. Abelia × grandiflora Lucky Lots is ideally suited for a sunny, sheltered spot, where it will usually hold onto many of its leaves in winter.
Its foliage is also attractive, being subtly variegated and taking on a red hue as the temperatures drop in autumn. Abelia × grandiflora Lucky Lots is ideally suited for a sunny, sheltered spot, where it will usually hold onto many of its leaves in winter.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Fast-growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, but well-drained soil, or general-purpose loam-based potting compost
Hardiness
Borderline hardy (will need protection in winter in colder areas)
How to care for Abelia × grandiflora Lucky Lots ('Wevo2') (PBR):
Choose a sunny position in well-drained soil. Incorporate well-rotted compost or manure and a sprinkling of mycorrhizal fungi into the planting hole to encourage strong root development. Water regularly during the first year to help establish the plant.
Pot grown plants will thrive in a loam-based (John Innes) compost.
Deadhead spent flowers regularly to prolong flowering. In autumn, lightly trim back faded blooms to maintain a neat shape. In early spring, remove any dead or damaged stems and apply a mulch of organic matter around the base to conserve moisture and improve soil health.
In colder regions, provide winter protection for young plants by adding a layer of mulch around the base. Pot grown plants may benefit from a move to a south facing, protected location, and a wrapping of horticultural fleece if low temperatures become severe or prolonged.
Pot grown plants will thrive in a loam-based (John Innes) compost.
Deadhead spent flowers regularly to prolong flowering. In autumn, lightly trim back faded blooms to maintain a neat shape. In early spring, remove any dead or damaged stems and apply a mulch of organic matter around the base to conserve moisture and improve soil health.
In colder regions, provide winter protection for young plants by adding a layer of mulch around the base. Pot grown plants may benefit from a move to a south facing, protected location, and a wrapping of horticultural fleece if low temperatures become severe or prolonged.
Please note:
This shrub is semi-evergreen, so it can lose some of its leaves in winter. In colder regions or more exposed gardens, it may lose them all, but then fresh new foliage appears again in spring.
