Abelia
‘Sparkling Silver’
- Ornamental, colourful foliage all year round.
- Great for trimming into hedges or topiary shapes.
- Dry and frost tolerant.
Botanical name Abelia × grandiflora Sparkling Silver
Botanical name Abelia × grandiflora Sparkling Silver
Plant uses
- Containers or general garden use
- Low hedging
- Mass plant low maintenance areas
Cultural care
Grows well in most soil types. No pruning is generally required other than trims if using for hedging to maintain neat, dense habit. Apply a slow release fertiliser during early spring. Mulch well to help retain moisture during dry periods. Once established, quite tolerant of dry periods as well as frost.