Abelia zanderi 'Little Richard'
'Little Richard' Abelia has a spreading, rounded shrub and glossy dark green leaves that sometimes will be tinged bronze. Provides beautiful white, fragrant flowers through the summer until frost.
Prefers moist, well drained soil. it's recommended to trim the shape after flowering. This plant may benefit from a hard shearing every couple of years. Fertilize in early spring with a controlled release fertilizer.
↕ 50 cm – 100 cm
❄ -20 °C, -15 °C
☀ sun
Flowering period
jan
feb
Mar
apr
may
jun
jul
aug
sep
oct
nov
dec
Planting period
jan
feb
Mar
apr
may
jun
jul
aug
sep
oct
nov
dec
Ideal (Sep–Jan)
Possible (until May)
Not recommended
Characteristics
Botanical
| Genus | Abelia |
| Species | zanderi |
| Cultivar | 'Little Richard' |
Bloei
| Flowering period | july, august, september, october |
| Colour (flower) | white |
| Flowers | fragrant |
Blad
| Colour (foliage) | green |
| Evergreen | yes |
Groeiwijze
| Height | 50 cm, 100 cm |
Standplaats
| Winter hardiness | -20 °C, -15 °C |
| Location | sun |
Gebruik
| Type (use) | solitary, in group |