{"title":"Abelias","description":"\u003cp\u003eAbelias are the flowering shrubs gardeners plant when they want something that will not let them down. Arching stems of small glossy leaves carry clusters of pale pink, scented bell flowers from summer into autumn, the bronze calyces hang on after the petals fall, and the plant shrugs off frost, heat, dry spells and clipping. This range has five Abelia x grandiflora forms, from a 1m dwarf to the 2m glossy abelia. Every plant is delivered Australia wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose an abelia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChoose by height and leaf colour. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abelia-grandiflora-glossy-abelia-abelia-grandiflora-glossy-abelia\"\u003eglossy abelia\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003cem\u003eAbelia x grandiflora\u003c\/em\u003e) is the full-sized plant, about 2m tall and wide, dark green leaves that bronze in winter, and the most flowers, for an informal hedge or a screen. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abelia-grandiflora-dwarf-abelia-grandiflora-dwarf\"\u003edwarf abelia\u003c\/a\u003e stays near 1m and suits a low hedge or a border. For coloured foliage, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/abelia-francis-mason-abelia-x-grandiflora-francis-mason\"\u003eFrancis Mason\u003c\/a\u003e has golden-yellow young leaves that mature to green and gold on a 1.2m plant, Variegata carries cream-edged leaves at the same size, and Suntastic Peach is a compact 1m form whose new growth is flushed peach and apricot. The dwarf and variegated forms flower a little less than the green one and are grown as much for their leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere abelias work\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFull sun to part shade in almost any soil, which is why abelias appear in so many Australian streets and school grounds. They make hedges and screens, foundation plantings along a house, informal borders and clipped shapes, and they cope with coastal wind, reflected heat off paving and the frosts of Canberra, Melbourne and the tablelands, where they drop some leaves in a cold winter and refill in spring. In Brisbane and the subtropics they are evergreen and flower for even longer. They are good bee and butterfly plants. Compare them with the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003ehedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e and the plants in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-plants\"\u003eflowering plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and spacing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in autumn or spring in soil improved with compost, and mulch. For a hedge of glossy abelia, space plants 1m apart; for the dwarf, Francis Mason, Variegata or Suntastic Peach, 60cm to 80cm. As specimens, give the full-sized form 2m and the smaller forms 1.2m. Water twice a week through the first summer. Our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/alternative-hedging-plants\"\u003ealternative hedging plants\u003c\/a\u003e sets abelia beside the other options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare basics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeed in spring with a complete fertiliser and keep the mulch up. Abelias flower on new growth, so prune in late winter: a clipped hedge is trimmed then and again lightly in midsummer, and a free-standing shrub has a third of its oldest stems cut to the base each year to keep it arching and young. Avoid shearing the arching forms into tight shapes, which removes most of the flowers. Water in long dry spells once established; otherwise they look after themselves. Pests and diseases are rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen do abelias flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom early summer to autumn, and in warm climates on and off through winter as well. The pink and bronze calyces stay on for weeks after the white flowers drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan abelia be grown as a formal hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, especially the dwarf and compact forms. Clip in late winter and midsummer. A formal clip costs some flowers; an informal hedge trimmed once a year flowers most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs abelia frost hardy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, to the frosts of Canberra and the tablelands. It may drop some leaves in a hard winter and regrows them in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does abelia grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 30cm to 50cm a year once established. A glossy abelia hedge from 30cm plants reaches 1.5m in about three years.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"abelia-francis-mason-abelia-x-grandiflora-francis-mason","title":"Abelia ‘Francis Mason’ - Abelia x grandiflora ‘Francis Mason’","description":"\u003cp\u003eAbelia 'Francis Mason' (\u003cem\u003eAbelia x grandiflora\u003c\/em\u003e 'Francis Mason') is a low hedging shrub that earns its place on foliage alone. It grows to about 1.2m tall and wide, carrying golden variegated leaves that hold their colour all season, then adds lightly scented white to blush flowers from summer into autumn. It is frost hardy, drought tolerant and untroubled by poor soil, so it performs in beds where most variegated plants sulk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour without waiting for flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold and green variegation does the work between flushes, so the bed never looks like it is between seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA genuine low hedge.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.2m tall and wide it clips to a neat knee or waist height without thinning at the base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough where it counts.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, wind tolerant and content in poor, stony ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt feeds the garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e The scented flowers pull bees and butterflies in from summer through autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 80cm apart in a single row for a dense hedge you can hold at knee to waist height. It reshoots from old wood, so a hard renovation cut is recoverable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders, edging and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Repeat it at 80cm along a path for a continuous ribbon of gold, or group three in a mixed bed to lift darker foliage behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 400mm or wider suits one plant at an entry, where the variegation brightens a dull corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Abelia 'Francis Mason' in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the strongest gold; part shade turns the variegation more lime than yellow and thins the flowering. It suits cool temperate, warm temperate, subtropical and Mediterranean gardens, and is frost hardy enough for southern and tableland districts. It is not a plant for the wet tropics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost anything works provided it drains. On heavy clay, plant slightly high, work compost through the bed and mulch 75mm deep, kept clear of the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply twice a week through the first summer, after which it is genuinely drought tolerant. A complete slow release fertiliser in early spring is enough; overfeeding only produces soft growth and weaker variegation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim after the main flush in late summer, then tidy again in late winter. Cut out any shoot that reverts to plain green as soon as it appears, because reverted growth is more vigorous and will take over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in three sizes: tubestock, 140mm in packs of ten and 200mm in packs of six. Tubes are the value choice for a long hedge and take two to three seasons to close at 80cm spacing. The 140mm and 200mm plants arrive already branched and cut a season off that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright, and a little leaf drop in the first fortnight is normal. Expect new growth within four to six weeks in the warm months, later if it lands mid winter. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead how to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-create-a-great-hedge-and-keep-it-looking-sharp\"\u003eplant and maintain a sharp hedge\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare options among \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/best-hedging-plants\"\u003ethe best hedging plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bee-and-butterfly-plants\"\u003ebee and butterfly plants\u003c\/a\u003e for the rest of the bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-maintenance-shrubs\"\u003elow maintenance shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e80cm apart in a single row. That gives a dense low hedge without crowding, and each plant keeps enough light to hold foliage right down to the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it drop its leaves in winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt holds most of its foliage in mild districts and thins noticeably in cold ones, so treat it as semi evergreen. Growth returns quickly once spring warms up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has part of my plant gone plain green?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVariegated shrubs occasionally throw a reverted shoot with no gold in it. Cut it back to its base, since that growth is stronger and will dominate if left alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51638979330367,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":13.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140060303679,"sku":null,"price":174.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140060270911,"sku":null,"price":213.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Abelia-Francis-Mason-Abelia-x-grandiflora-Francis-Mason.png?v=1766223016"},{"product_id":"abelia-grandiflora-glossy-abelia-abelia-grandiflora-glossy-abelia","title":"Abelia grandiflora 'Glossy Abelia' - Abelia grandiflora 'Glossy Abelia'","description":"\u003cp\u003eGlossy Abelia (\u003cem\u003eAbelia x grandiflora\u003c\/em\u003e) is the informal flowering hedge for gardeners who want more than a green wall. It reaches about 2m tall and 2m wide, carries small scented white flowers through the warm months, then holds pink calyces on the stems for weeks after the petals drop. Arching stems give it a relaxed shape, and it is frost, heat, drought and salt tolerant once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour long after the flowers finish.\u003c\/strong\u003e White trumpet flowers from late spring into autumn, followed by pink calyces that keep the plant looking in flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScented and full of pollinators.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fragrance is light rather than heavy, and bees and butterflies work the flowers all season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn informal hedge that still screens.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 2m by 2m it gives real privacy without the rigid look of a clipped wall, and it takes formal trimming if you prefer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour way toughness.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, heat tolerant, drought tolerant and coastal salt tolerant, covering most of the difficult sites in an Australian garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedging and screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart in a single row for a dense hedge. At that spacing the arching stems interlace within two to three seasons and give a screen roughly 2m high with no clipping. For a wider screen use a double staggered row at 1m centres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting, borders and feature use.\u003c\/strong\u003e Groups of three or five at 1m spacing read as one billowing mass. Left alone, a single plant develops a graceful vase shape with stems arching to the ground, so give it the full 2m of width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Glossy Abelia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the heaviest flowering; part shade is tolerated with fewer flowers. It grows well in subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens, and being frost hardy it copes with cold southern and tableland winters, behaving as semi deciduous in the coldest districts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptable, provided the site drains. Improve the bed with compost before planting and mound it on heavy clay. Mulch 75mm deep, clear of the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then weekly, then only in extended dry weather. A complete slow release fertiliser in early spring and mid summer is all it needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in late winter, because flowers are carried on new wood. For an informal hedge, take out about a quarter of the oldest stems at the base each year and shorten the rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlossy Abelia is grown in two sizes: tube stock and 200mm plants in packs of six. Tubes are young single stemmed plants, usually 15cm to 20cm tall, and take three seasons to screen. The 200mm plants arrive branched and closer to knee height, and a row will give a usable hedge in about two seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbelia travels well. Expect some leaf loss and a quiet fortnight after planting, then new growth within four to six weeks in the warm months. Growth is steady rather than rapid, at roughly 30cm to 50cm a year. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-create-a-great-hedge-and-keep-it-looking-sharp\"\u003ePlanting and maintaining a healthy hedge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eCompare hedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-plants\"\u003eBrowse flowering shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/top-shrubs-for-perfect-companion-planting\"\u003eShrubs that plant well together\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart in a single row. Because the stems arch outward, that spacing closes into a continuous screen without the plants competing at the root. Space at 1.5m if you want each plant to show its shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it lower than 2m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Pruned in late winter it holds comfortably at 1.2m to 1.5m, and because it flowers on new wood you lose nothing by cutting it back. Trimming in spring and summer is what costs you flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it lose its leaves in winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is evergreen in warmer gardens and semi deciduous in cold districts, thinning over the coldest weeks and refurnishing in spring. The framework of stems stays either way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51638980706623,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":13.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140060401983,"sku":null,"price":215.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Abelia-grandiflora-Glossy-Abelia-Abelia-grandiflora-Glossy-Abelia.png?v=1766223019"},{"product_id":"abelia-grandiflora-dwarf-abelia-grandiflora-dwarf","title":"Abelia grandiflora dwarf - Abelia grandiflora dwarf","description":"\u003cp\u003eDwarf Abelia (\u003cem\u003eAbelia x grandiflora\u003c\/em\u003e 'Nana') is the low flowering shrub to use where you want a neat 1m hedge that looks after itself. It grows to about 1m tall and 1m wide, with small glossy leaves and white bell flowers from late spring into autumn. The pink sepals stay on the bush long after the petals drop, so it holds colour for months. Planted 60cm apart it makes a tidy low hedge in two seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA hedge that stays low.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1m by 1m it holds its height with one trim a year, so it will not creep up and block a view.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour for most of the year.\u003c\/strong\u003e White bells through the warm months, then persistent pink sepals that carry the display well past flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs, which makes it an easy choice for a front garden or a boundary a dog patrols.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHard to kill.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, heat tolerant and content in poor soil, so it performs from Adelaide to Brisbane.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart in a single row. At that spacing the plants meet in the second season and give a solid low wall with no gaps at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the same 60cm spacing in a drift under taller shrubs or along a driveway, where the arching habit softens a hard edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A container 400mm or wider suits it, and clipped once or twice a year it makes a reliable pair either side of an entry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing dwarf abelia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the densest growth and the heaviest flowering, though it accepts part shade. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens, and it is frost hardy. In cold districts it may thin a little over winter and fills back out in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost anything that drains, including poor and rocky ground. Work compost through a sandy bed, mulch 75mm deep and keep the mulch off the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water twice a week through the first summer, then it is genuinely drought tolerant. A complete slow release fertiliser in early spring keeps the foliage glossy and the flowering heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim after the main flush to hold the shape, and cut a tired plant back hard in late winter. It shoots from old wood, so a neglected hedge can be renovated rather than replaced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grow it as tube stock, in 140mm pots sold in packs of ten and in 200mm pots sold in packs of six. Tubes are young single stemmed plants and the value choice for a long hedge run. The 200mm plants are branched and closer to hedge height, so they close the line a season sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome leaf drop after transit is normal and grows out quickly. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Tip prune from planting and expect a continuous low hedge by the second season, backed by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/best-hedging-plants\"\u003ebest hedging plants for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead how to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-create-a-great-hedge-and-keep-it-looking-sharp\"\u003eplant and maintain a sharp hedge\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-maintenance-shrubs\"\u003elow maintenance shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003eplants that are safe around pets\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSixty centimetres apart in a single row. Closer spacing does not close the hedge faster and only makes the plants compete for water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often does it need trimming?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce or twice a year is plenty. Trim after the main flowering flush, and take a tired plant back hard in late winter to rebuild the shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Dwarf abelia is not toxic to pets, and the arching stems handle a dog pushing through better than a formal clipped hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a cold garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is frost hardy and grows well in cool temperate districts, though it can thin over a cold winter before filling out again in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51638981329215,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":13.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140060500287,"sku":null,"price":213.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140060533055,"sku":null,"price":196.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm (Backorder)","offer_id":55100431368511,"sku":null,"price":132.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Abelia-grandiflora-dwarf-Abelia-grandiflora-dwarf.png?v=1766223023"},{"product_id":"abelia-grandiflora-variegata-abelia-grandiflora-variegata","title":"Abelia grandiflora ‘Variegata’ - Abelia grandiflora ‘Variegata’","description":"\u003cp\u003eAbelia 'Variegata' (\u003cem\u003eAbelia x grandiflora\u003c\/em\u003e 'Variegata') is a hardworking low hedge that brings its own colour without needing to flower. The leaves are edged in creamy yellow against mid green, so a planted row stays bright all year, and it settles at about 1.2m tall and 1.2m wide. Small white and pink trumpet flowers arrive through the warm months, lightly scented and covered in bees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour without flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The cream edged foliage carries a bed twelve months a year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely low maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, heat tolerant and salt tolerant, so it survives on rain in most temperate gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong flowering and scented.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small white and pink trumpets open through spring and summer with a light honey perfume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe right size for a low hedge.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.2m each way it holds a boundary without turning into a screening job.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal capable.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerance means it holds up in a beachside front garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 80cm apart for a dense low hedge. At that spacing the plants meet cleanly within two seasons, and the arching habit means the row reads soft rather than boxy. Two light trims a year hold it anywhere between 80cm and 1.2m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders, edging and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Run it along a path or driveway, or sweep a group of five through a larger bed at the same 80cm centres, where the pale leaf edges lighten a dark corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant in a 400mm pot suits an entry, and the variegation shows better against a plain dark pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing abelia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the strongest variegation and the heaviest flowering. In part shade the cream edges fade towards green and the plant opens up. It grows across subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean zones and is frost hardy, so cold inland and southern gardens are no obstacle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy about type as long as it drains. Improve heavy clay with compost and plant slightly proud of the surrounding level. Mulch 50mm deep and keep it clear of the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then taper off as the roots go down. It becomes genuinely drought tolerant from the second season. A complete slow release fertiliser in early spring is enough for the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim after the main flowering flush and again in late winter to keep it dense. It reshoots well from old wood, and any shoots that revert to plain green should be removed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbelia 'Variegata' is grown here as tube stock and in 200mm pots sold in packs of six. Tubes are young and lightly branched, the sensible option for a long hedge run. The 200mm plants arrive with a framework of branches and give a visible low hedge much sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wiry stems travel well, though some leaf drop after transit is normal. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect three to four weeks of quiet, then steady growth, with a low hedge closing over two seasons. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/variegated-plants-explained-what-every-gardener-should-know\"\u003eVariegated plants explained\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/variegated\"\u003eBrowse variegated foliage plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-maintenance-shrubs\"\u003eCompare low maintenance shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/best-hedging-plants\"\u003eShop hedging plants by size\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEighty centimetres apart in a single row. Each plant spreads to about 1.2m, so at that spacing the canopies overlap enough for a solid line while each plant still gets light to its lower branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSome shoots have gone plain green. What do I do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut them out at their point of origin as soon as you see them. Reverted green shoots grow more strongly than variegated ones and will eventually dominate the plant if left alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it evergreen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is evergreen in warm temperate and subtropical gardens. In cold inland and southern districts it thins noticeably over winter, then refurnishes quickly in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51638982771007,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":13.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140060565823,"sku":null,"price":215.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Abelia-grandiflora-Variegata-Abelia-grandiflora-Variegata.png?v=1766223024"},{"product_id":"abelia-suntastic-peach-abelia-x-grandiflora-suntastic-peach","title":"Abelia Suntastic Peach - Abelia x grandiflora 'Suntastic Peach'","description":"\u003cp\u003eAbelia Suntastic Peach (\u003cem\u003eAbelia x grandiflora\u003c\/em\u003e 'Suntastic Peach') carries peach and gold foliage all year, then small fragrant white and pink flowers from late spring through summer. It settles at about 1m tall and 1m wide, so it edges a path or forms a low hedge without ever being fought back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage colour without flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e New growth comes through warm peach and gold, so the shrub holds colour every season, not for six weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt stays where you put it.\u003c\/strong\u003e No suckering and no sudden 3m surprise against the fence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrant and busy with insects.\u003c\/strong\u003e The small tubular flowers are lightly scented and well worked by bees and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough across the country.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant once established, heat tolerant and salt tolerant enough for a coastal front garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow hedging and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart. The plants close into a band within two seasons and hold at knee to hip height on one trim a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Repeat it through a bed to carry warm colour between seasonal plantings. Its size suits a courtyard or a narrow driveway strip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 400mm pot holds it long term. Potted plants stay slightly smaller and keep colour in full sun on a balcony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Abelia Suntastic Peach in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun brings out the strongest peach and gold; part shade greens the foliage and thins the flowering. It suits warm temperate, cool temperate, subtropical and Mediterranean gardens, and being frost hardy it handles cold southern winters once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any soil that drains. Work compost through the bed at planting and mulch 75mm deep, clear of the stems. On heavy clay, raise the bed rather than digging a sump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then taper off; it is drought tolerant from the second year. A complete slow release fertiliser in early spring is enough, plus a light mid summer feed for hedges trimmed often.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim lightly after flowering to keep it dense and drive fresh coloured growth. If it goes woody at the base, cut it back hard in early spring; abelias reshoot readily from old wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in three sizes: tube stock, 140mm in packs of ten, and 200mm in packs of six. Tubes are young single stemmed plants, the best value for a long hedge line and about a season behind the larger grades. The 200mm plants arrive branched and give a low hedge within a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome leaf drop and dulling of colour after transit is normal, not a fault. New growth usually appears within four to six weeks in warm weather. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-perfect-edging-plants-landscape-your-perfect-garden\"\u003eEdging plants for a defined garden bed\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-maintenance-shrubs\"\u003eLow maintenance shrubs on a similar care schedule\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-small-gardens\"\u003ePlants for small gardens and courtyards\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bee-and-butterfly-plants\"\u003eBee and butterfly plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a hedge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSixty centimetres apart in a single row. Any tighter and the plants shade each other at the base, leaving gaps where the hedge most needs to be dense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it evergreen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it holds its leaves through winter in Australian conditions. In very cold southern gardens some leaves drop and the foliage bronzes before fresh spring growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I keep the peach colour strong?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull sun, and a light prune after flowering. The warmest tones sit in the new growth, so a regularly trimmed plant holds far more colour than one left alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":54739856458047,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":13.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54739856490815,"sku":null,"price":188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54739856523583,"sku":null,"price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/abelia-suntastic-peach-abelia-x-grandiflora-suntastic-peach-b62a43.jpg?v=1785940552"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/collections\/abelias-collection.jpg?v=1791098207","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/collections\/abelias.oembed","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}