How to grow Glossy Abelia in the UK
Abelia x grandiflora
Glossy Abelia (Abelia x grandiflora) is a flower that grows well in UK gardens. Long flowering season — four months of pink-tinged white flowers. Borderline hardy. This guide covers when and how to sow Glossy Abelia, the soil and position it likes, watering and feeding, companion planting, and when to harvest.
Type
Flowers
Difficulty
Moderate
Position
full sun (6+ hrs direct)
Sow
spring
Harvest
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When to sow & grow Glossy Abelia
Sowing and harvest window through the year (UK):
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr Plant | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
Soil, position & care
- Soil
- Most well-drained soils with added organic matter
- Soil pH
- 6.0–7.5
- Position
- Sun or part shade depending on species
- Sowing depth
- Plant so the rootball top sits level with the soil
- Spacing
- Allow for mature spread
- Sowing
- Plant from containers spring or autumn; water in well
- Growing
- Water through the first two summers; mulch annually
- Harvest & upkeep
- Prune to shape after flowering; remove dead/crossing wood
- Watch for
- Generally tough; watch aphids and powdery mildew
Companion planting for Glossy Abelia
No specific companion notes for this plant.
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Glossy Abelia FAQs
How much sun does Glossy Abelia need?
Glossy Abelia prefers full sun (6+ hrs direct).
Is Glossy Abelia easy to grow?
Moderate. Long flowering season — four months of pink-tinged white flowers. Borderline hardy.