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Abelia × grandiflora Sunshine Daydream ('Abelops') (PBR)
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The foliage of this colourful semi-evergreen shrub emerges with an apricot flush, but soon turns green with an irregular cream edge....
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Plant description
The foliage of this colourful semi-evergreen shrub emerges with an apricot flush, but soon turns green with an irregular cream edge. In winter, when the temperatures drop, the foliage changes colour once more, this time taking on distinctive red tones.
This, coupled with the scented white flowers, which are held by pink calyces (that are retained long after the flowers have faded), makes Abelia × grandiflora Sunshine Daydream a very decorative abelia for borders or large pots.
This, coupled with the scented white flowers, which are held by pink calyces (that are retained long after the flowers have faded), makes Abelia × grandiflora Sunshine Daydream a very decorative abelia for borders or large pots.
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
Average
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 Sunshine Daydream ('Abelops') (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.
