Abelia × grandiflora Tricolor Charm ('Mincautri') (PBR)
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Perfect for sheltered courtyard gardens, the wonderfully compact Abelia × grandiflora Tricolor Charm has crimson red stems that bear pink-tinted green and white variegated foliage.
Plant as a low hedge or in large pots and containers, from July, delicate white, trumpet- shaped flowers bloom until the first frosts.
Plant as a low hedge or in large pots and containers, from July, delicate white, trumpet- shaped flowers bloom until the first frosts.
How to care for Abelia × grandiflora Tricolor Charm ('Mincautri') (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.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
1m
Eventual spread:
1m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Fast-growing
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)
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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.
2 litre pot
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3 × 2 litre pots
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