Abelia, whose home care includes standard treatments, is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of two and a half meters. Paired leaves are located opposite each other. They are oval in shape and have a sharp tip. Usually the leaves are painted in a rich emerald color, which shines with gloss.
The flowers are in the shape of bells or funnels, they smell nice. In most species, they are small in size, the largest specimens in the abundant-flowered Abelia reach five centimeters in diameter. The flower is assembled from five petals, colored pink, white or purple. In the natural environment, the plant is found in the territories of Mexico and East Asia.
More than thirty types of abelia are known. Only a few of them are suitable for cultivation at home. Most often in apartments you can find large-flowered abelia - an elegant plant with large flowers.
Tall bush. The leaves take on an oval shape and are combined with single, funnel-shaped flowers.
The shrub grows up to two meters in height. Dark green leaves are combined with a lot of drooping shoots. The bell-like flowers are painted in a snow-white shade and are characterized by reddish veins.
Abelia chinese
The plant can reach a height of six meters. The petals are painted in white and pink shades. The flowers exude a rather pungent, but pleasant scent, which is a distinctive feature of the entire family. The variety perfectly withstands exposure to direct sunlight, so do not be afraid to take it out into the garden in the summer. Abelia Korean has the highest frost resistance in comparison with other varieties.
Abelia korean
In its natural environment, the plant is found in the southern part of the Far East and in the territories of Northern China. Abelia reaches a height of two and a half meters. The plant has excellent decorative properties, although little is known in culture.
From May to September, the plant, which can reach six meters in height, blooms large flowers of various snow-white and pinkish shades. This variety is grown in fertile and moist soil, in a pot with a good drainage system. Abelia large-flowered reproduces well with the help of shoots, therefore, the circumcision procedure is resorted to only in extreme cases.
Abelia grandiflorum
Refers to evergreen varieties. The leaves are painted in a rich emerald color, shimmery. Shoots have a pleasant reddish shade of pubescence. The funnel-like flowers emit a strong, pleasant aroma and are up to four centimeters in diameter. Flowering begins in May and lasts until autumn.
Abelia blooming
Belongs to deciduous varieties. The surfaces of the leaf plates have an oval shape, painted in a green tint. The buds consist of lilac-pinkish petals. Blooms from June to September.
Refers to deciduous varieties. Often they try to grow a tree plant from this shrub. The dark leaves are lanceolate and are combined with pinkish flowers that have a refined tube.
Lighting, temperature and watering are important factors for successful flowering. If you organize the conditions correctly, Abelia will delight you with delicate flowers for a long time.
With properly organized care, Abelia will bloom for a long time and profusely.
Abelia needs good lighting as she is very fond of light. For location, window sills of southern, eastern and southeastern orientation are preferable. Abelia must be protected from direct sunlight by using curtains or special devices on the windows. In winter, the plant may not have enough natural light, so it is supplemented with fluorescent lamps.
Important! In summer, the flower can be displayed on the balcony.
The temperature of the content varies from ten to twenty-five degrees, more specific indicators depend on the type of plant. If the temperature drops below ten degrees, the abelia will begin to get rid of the leaves. In winter, the flower is moved to a room where the temperature is ten to fifteen degrees.
Abelia cannot stand drafts
Protect the plant from drafts. During ventilation, it is carried away to another room or removed away from direct currents of cool air. They are especially attentive to the flower if there is an air conditioner in the room. Care must be taken not to direct cold air towards the plant. In winter, abelia is placed away from heating appliances, which have a detrimental effect on the delicate plant.
When changing the temperature indicators, you should act carefully, you cannot sharply increase or decrease the temperature. A sharp drop of even five degrees can provoke the loss of leaves.
During the flowering period, Abelia is watered abundantly, monitoring the drying of the top layer of the soil. With the onset of winter time, watering is reduced and it is made sure that the earthy clod does not dry out completely. To maintain the required humidity, it is recommended to periodically spray the plant with cold water. The procedure cannot be performed every day. It is best to resort to it only on sultry days.
During flowering, the earthen ball must remain moist.
Spraying is necessary only during the growing season; it is not necessary to carry out the procedure in winter. It can bring not only benefit, but also harm due to the tendency of the flower to rot. For this reason, you can resort to other methods of increasing air humidity indicators.
To increase the humidity, you can place the pot on a pallet of wet pebbles. Be sure to make sure that the water does not touch the drain holes. Humidity is also increased by arranging small containers filled with water around the flower container. The liquid will gradually evaporate from them, which will increase the humidity around the abelia.
During the growing season, Abelia is fed every two weeks. To do this, use mineral and organic fertilizers intended for indoor plants, as well as liquid formulations. If you have your own garden and you have fertilizers for your garden flowers, you can also use them to feed the Abelia. A mullein, for example, will do. It is applied once a month throughout the growing season. In winter, fertilization is stopped.
Abelia needs shaping
In order for the plant to grow lush and bushy at home, it is pruned quite heavily.
Damaged and dry branches are also removed. You should not be afraid of major pruning, since the plant very quickly grows green mass.
Attention! If you want to grow Abelia as an ampelous plant in a hanging planter, the pruning procedure makes no sense. Only diseased and weak branches should be removed.
Abelia blooms for a long time. It blooms in May or June and pleases the eye with its flowers for several months. The flowering period may vary slightly from species to species.
The flowering time of abelia depends on the variety.
For abelia, it is necessary to select a slightly acidic soil with a pH of 5.5 to 7.2. Alkaline soil may lack nutrients and lead to yellowing of the leaves. You can take clay and loamy fertile soil. An earthen mixture consisting of deciduous soil, humus and sand, taken in equal proportions, is suitable for planting.
Abelia is growing rapidly, so during the summer time it is passed over 3 times. Vigorous adult plants growing in large pots and tubs are replanted every two to three years. Transplant algorithm:
The easiest way to propagate abelia is cuttings.
The method of propagation with the help of cuttings is a success:
The plant quickly takes root and grows, therefore it requires periodic formation.
Abelia can be grown from seeds. Planting material is sown in January in prepared soil and a kind of greenhouse is built. Seeds are regularly checked, watering and airing in a timely manner. After the appearance of a pair of true leaves, the seedlings dive in separate pots.
Important! You cannot plant a young plant in a large pot. Choose a small container that matches the size of the seedling.
In too large a container, the unclaimed earth will sour for a long time. The sprouts grow and develop quickly, so you can observe the appearance of flowers in the same year. Every year, growth appears around the shrub, which can also become a separate plant.
When growing a plant with a florist, the following problems may arise:
Abelia is often affected by aphids and thrips.
The main pests of the plant are:
Powdery mildew is manifested by the appearance of a white coating on the surface of the leaf plate. To begin with, the damaged parts of the plant are removed, then the powdery mildew is disposed of with the help of fungicides.
Abelia will be an excellent interior decoration
Abelia is a wonderful interior decoration. She is relatively unpretentious. Although problems may arise with it in the winter, when it needs to be located in a room with a low temperature. However, if you create all the conditions for the plant, it will delight you with beautiful flowers for a long time. The fast and vigorous growth of abelia is a big advantage. You don't have to wait several years for a young specimen to bloom.
To the genus Abelia (Latin Abelia) includes more than 30 plant species. The family was named in honor of the famous doctor K. Abel, who worked in China in the 19th century. The plant belongs to the family of Honeysuckle plants.
Abelia is a resistant plant. Depending on the type of plant, there are both evergreen and deciduous shrubs or low trees. Abelia leaves are arranged oppositely on short petioles, fragrant flowers - similar to bells or funnel-shaped, are attached to the top of the plant on axillary peduncles. Fruits are small, have only one seed, leathery to the touch. In nature, Abelia grows up to 4 m in height.
Most often this genus is grown either in greenhouses or in large spacious rooms. The Korean Abelia (Abelia coreana) species is quietly grown in central Russia.
Read more about growing abelia below.
Abelia needs bright lighting, but without direct sunlight on the plant. The optimal position of the plant is windows in the west and east.
To grow abelia at home, the temperature in winter should be at least 10 ° C, but preferably not higher than 15 ° C. If the temperature drops below the permissible value, the abelia can shed the leaves.
Abundant watering is necessary from spring to autumn. At the same time, you can spray the plant. In winter, watering is reduced, being careful not to dry out the soil.
In spring, summer and autumn, Abelia must be fed 2 times a month with organic and mineral fertilizers suitable for indoor plants. Concentration is normal.
Indoor abelia grows rather quickly and can almost double in the spring-summer period. To create a lush crown, the plant must be pruned, preferably at the end of winter. Shoots are cut in half. If you do not prune, then the plant can be grown as ampelous.
Since indoor abelia grows quite quickly, young plants must be reloaded 2 times per summer. If the plants grow in tubs, then they need to be transplanted at least once every 2-3 years. Abelia is transplanted into a soil mixture of equal parts of humus, sand, peat, leaf and sod land.
When abelia is propagated by seeds, they are sown in January. Abelia rises very quickly and can bloom in the same year.
Propagate abelia by the shoots remaining after pruning the plant or stem stalks from the top of the bush. For faster rooting of cuttings, they need to be placed in a mixture of peat, sand and perlite, and the temperature should be kept at 25 ° C. Plants grown from cuttings can produce flowers in the same year.
Pests. The main pests that infect abelia are aphids, thrips, spider mites, scale insects, mealybugs.
The homeland of this shrub is China. This species grows up to 2 m in height, the shoots are drooping. Leaves are dark green, oval-pointed. The flowers are white with red strokes, bell-shaped. Blooms for a long period.
This species was obtained after crossing Abelia chinensis and Abelia uniflora. This semi-evergreen shrub grows up to 1.8 m in height. When grown indoors, the plant is smaller (up to 1 m), long and thin shoots droop, young shoots have a pink tint. The leaves on the shoots are opposite, shiny dark green, oblong, small in size, pointed at the top. Large accrete white flowers smell pleasantly, have 5 petals, emerge from the leaf axils, gather in racemose inflorescences. The flowering period of Abelia is long and abundant.
The variety Francis mason golden leaves, but the size of the plant is smaller. The variety Edward goucher flowers up to 2 cm long, red-purple.
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Abelia is a genus of plants of the subfamily Linnaeus. Shrubs that are deciduous and evergreen, not very large. Homeland of shrubs East Asia and Mexico. The plant is named after the English physician, zoologist and researcher of flora and fauna Clark Abel. Abel studied nature in Indonesia, China and India.
The genus of the subfamily Linnaeaceae (linnaeaceae) includes about 30 species and a large number of varieties. All varieties are usually the result of selection, that is, they are hybrids. Abelia is an evergreen shrub that grows very slowly. Reaches a height of 1.5 to 2.5 meters. In its natural environment, it can grow up to 6 meters.
Leaves are paired, opposite, oval, pointed at the ends. The color is dark green, the surface of the leaves is shiny. The flowers are bell-shaped, five-lobed and very fragrant. The flowers are usually small. The largest flowers, up to 5 cm in diameter, in the species Abelia fioribunda. The flowers are usually white, but there are also pink, reddish and lilac flowers. The plus of this plant is its high decorative effect. The flowering period is very long: from June to October.
Very often, pests such as aphids, spider mites, and moles annoy the shrubs. In this case, potash or laundry soap is good for pest control.
Powdery mildew can also affect abelia. You can tell by the appearance of the plant. A white bloom appears on the shrub, hence the name - powdery mildew. It is necessary to fight this disease with the help of special preparations "Topaz" and "Bayleton". You can buy these medicines in specialized stores.
Ask your sales assistant how to use the drug correctly. The best prevention against disease and pests is regular inspection of plants and moderate humidity. An excess of moisture leads to various diseases.
In the family of this plant, there are about 30 species. Gardeners loved this shrub for its decorative effect and long flowering. The main decoration of Abelia is her flowers, fragrant and beautiful. For cultivation in your plots, you can use the following types of Abelia:
Using Abelia on your site makes it possible to use it as a hedge, or decoration for a gazebo. Abelia can be grown singly or in groups, thereby fencing off the recreation area. When planting shrubs, consider the plant's hardiness to the temperatures in your region.
Abelia is propagated in the spring, mainly by cuttings. Cuttings need to take root for two to three weeks in a mixture of peat and coarse sand at a temperature of 16-18 degrees. Then the cuttings are planted in pots, also filled with a mixture of peat and coarse sand. After the root of the seedling is completely wrapped around the lump, the shrub can be transplanted. Choose the lightest and sunniest place for planting.
In winter, these seedlings are stored in an unheated room. If you are going to use a store-bought one, you must know how to choose. Be careful. Ask the seller for product documents. By purchasing seedlings on the market, you run the risk of being deceived and you may not grow what you wanted.
When propagating by seed, it is important to know that Abelia seeds are planted in January. They grow very quickly and can bloom in the same year.
In order for the Abelia shrub to please you for a long time with its appearance and its long flowering, you need to provide the shrub with good conditions for growth. How to take care of Abelia? First of all, take care of the lighting. Abelia is a thermophilic plant. Sunlight should be scattered on the bush. Direct rays of the sun can harm the shrub. Choose the southernmost locations on your site. Watering must be provided plentiful. Especially during the hottest months of summer. Drying out of the substrate is unacceptable.
If we are talking about room Abelia and growing it at home, then the temperature in the room should not exceed 20-22 degrees.
The pot for Abelia must be large enough. The substrate is chosen from peat mixed with humus and sand. Watering needs regular. Drafts for a houseplant are simply destructive. Before ventilating the room, the plant must be taken out.
Shrub Abelia is very fond of mineral supplements. Take care of this in advance. Buy fertilizers in special stores. The main thing is to remember that during flowering, vitamin supplements of Abelia are not needed. On hot days, it is recommended, in addition to watering, to spray the plant.
All because of the rapid growth, the plant needs two or three transplants per year. The transplant is carried out in the summer. This requires a substrate:
The acidity of the substrate should be pH 5.5-6.0.
In the winter season, young shrubs that are planted in the open field do not require shelter.
If you violate the rules of care and do not conduct a timely inspection of growing and adult shrubs, then complications are possible, and in some cases even the death of the plant. The first signs indicating that something is wrong with your bush:
As you can see, the plant can be grown at home if certain conditions and rules are observed:
Abelia is considered a rather rare guest on personal plots. But thanks to its fragrant and long-lasting flowering, it gradually takes its rightful place in the hearts of gardeners.
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Owners of summer cottages who have a refined taste and prefer oriental grace are probably familiar with this amazing plant, which is called large-flowered abelia, or, as it is also called, grandiflora. What is special about it, what kind of care does it need and why is it so popular? We will try to answer these questions.
Today the genus Abelia is represented by thirty evergreen or deciduous shrubs. Continuously flowering shrubs or miniature trees are quite compact, but their extraordinary colorful outfits are mesmerizing and are rightfully considered the best creation of floristry.
The abelia large-flowered shrub owes its name to the British physician Clark Abel, who has been studying the flora and fauna of the Asian region for many years, in particular, the territories of modern China and India.
Abelia has dark green leaf plates, oppositely located, having a glossy surface and short petioles.
Delicate flowering in pink or white tones ends with the formation of oval fruits with one seed. Indoor Abelia and growing in the garden smell equally good. But the plant looks more impressive near the house, under the window, or in a large, spacious room with high ceilings.
Abelia large-flowered, like other members of the Honeysuckle family, is a bright and colorful semi-evergreen shrub, but unlike them, it does not grow either in the south of the North American continent or in East Asia. The hybrid was created by man, for this abelia Chinese and one-flowered were used. With its abundant flowering, it pleases the eye and creates conditions for a pleasant pastime. It is thermophilic, at a temperature of -8C it can die, therefore only the Black Sea coast of the Caucasus, Crimea and Central Asia are territories that are comfortable for its growth.
Less whimsical, and therefore Korean Abelia is more common. This type of Abelia has no varieties, Korean Abelia is a wild plant that is found even in the Moscow region. A height of up to six meters and a pungent smell of pink and white inflorescences are the calling card of this species. Its leaves are especially beautiful in autumn, when instead of green they turn orange-red and even crimson.
It grows well on light soils, the root system develops quickly and serves as the basis for new plants. It is not necessary to feed her, if you still want to do this, use traditional preparations for flowering shrubs. Resistant to diseases, direct sunlight and temperature extremes, uncovered Abelia can withstand frosts, pests are not afraid of it, but excess moisture can lead to root decay and the death of a shrub.
Abelia Chinese itself is no less effective. Its leaves are slightly oval, with sharp tips, white flowers resemble bells, it blooms for a long time, the shoots are slightly lowered to the ground. White with red flowers are similar to miniature bells, have a light, subtle aroma.
For those who like purple flowers, it is better to plant the rather popular Edward Goucker, and for fans of golden colors - Francis Mason. The varieties of grandiflora and variegated are less common in our country, but, despite this, they find their fans.
Chrysanthemum, Chinese rose, sakura, abelia, the list of these amazing garden and indoor plants can be continued for a long time, they are the basis of Ekibana and look organically in any home, creating an atmosphere of comfort and harmony. How to organize care so that oriental flowers are comfortable in the house, or on the garden plot, and they delight the household with their beauty for as long as possible?
The main thing that determines the growth and flowering is the right lighting. Like many other flowers, abelias are afraid of direct sunlight, do not like shade, prefer the southern and southeastern corners of the room.
It is equally important to control the air temperature. It should be at room temperature, about 22C in summer and at least 10C in winter.
Abelia is an ornamental plant, therefore it is afraid of drafts, so as not to harm its growth and development, it is better to take it out before airing the dwelling. This is recommended not only in winter, but also in summer.
All oriental flowers, including Abelia, love high humidity, so watering is not enough for them, especially in summer, to make the flower feel comfortable, its leaves are irrigated with water from a conventional sprayer.
All these requirements will not be enough if the abelia is planted in a cramped pot, or a substrate is selected without taking into account the proportions: sand, humus, peat soil and turf 1 * 2 * 2 * 2, respectively.
If you are interested in Abelia and you are going to plant it, read the watering rules:
The duration of flowering depends on whether you are growing a garden or indoor species. It blooms for a long time and abundantly.
Abelia can be both a houseplant and a garden.
In order for the care to be correct, do not forget to prune them after flowering, this is done in winter, and the larger the pruning, the thicker and more magnificent the crown will be.
Cuttings used for reproduction are unpretentious, quickly accepted if they are planted in the mixture mentioned above.
Give Abelia the right care, love her, and she will let you admire her beauty for a long time. This beauty will provide a pleasant pastime if its shoots are carefully fastened around the gazebo, landscape compositions consisting of several ampelous plants are made, or an original hedge is created around the courtyard.
The genus Abelia (Abelia) has about 30 different species of flowering shrubs and hybrids of the Honeysuckle family. In nature, representatives of the genus grow in East Asia (from Western Japan to the Himalayan mountains), Mexico and southern North America. Species growing in colder areas lose some or all of their leaves in winter, while subtropical plants are evergreen.
The ornamental Abelia shrub was named after Dr. Clark Abel, a naturalist, explorer and surgeon who was appointed chief medical officer of the Chinese embassy in 1816-1817.
Unfortunately, all specimens of the culture and seeds that the scientist collected during the service were lost in a shipwreck on his return to England. Scottish botanist Robert Fortune did not bring the first specimens of the Chinese species to Europe until 1844.
The plant is a dense, compact shrub with a height of 50 cm to 1.5 meters, depending on the species. Branches are thin, drooping in tall forms.
A characteristic feature of the culture are fragrant tubular flowers collected in paniculate inflorescences at the tips of the shoots. The flowering is abundant and long, begins in late May, early June and can last almost until autumn.
The color of the flowers ranges from white to purple-pink. After flowering, bright red sepals remain on the shoots of some species, which effectively contrast with the green foliage.
Abelia mosan (Abelia mosanensis) with a stunning perfumery scent of flowers from a delicate mixture of lilac, hyacinth and jasmine.
The flowers are white, as if waxy, bloom in late spring. Flowering lasts until early June. A hardy species, resistant to frost up to minus 15 ̊С.
Chinese Abelia (Abelia chinensis) more flowers are formed in inflorescences than in other species. The dark green leaves have a slight maroon hue.
Abelia Korean (Abelia biflora)... The most winter-hardy tall species that does not require shelter.
Abelia grandiflora or grandiflora... It is a hybrid of Abelia chinensis and Abelia uniflora. It is the most common hybrid form in cultivation, with dozens of excellent varieties of various sizes. The leaves are glossy, dark green turning bronze-red in winter.
In addition to fragrant inflorescences, the large-flowered abelia of the variegated group amazes with a variety of hybrid decorative leafy forms with a wide variety of variegated foliage colors.
Lavender Mist is a compact shrub with bluish foliage that turns purple-red in autumn and deep purple in winter. The flowers are lavender and white, characterized by two flowering periods in June and August.
Abelia "Kaleidoscope" is the brightest, most colorful, evergreen, undersized and compact variety. Grows well in moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Group plantings create a spectacular kaleidoscope of colors in the garden.
New variety "Confetti" up to a meter high. Regular formative pruning gives it a rounded shape. Leaves are dark green with creamy, white and pink tints, often with yellow edges. The flowers are pink.
"Little Richard", a profusely flowering dwarf, round and dense shrub. The green leaves turn orange-pink in autumn.
"Francis Mason" is another dwarf variegated variety with yellow-green foliage.
"Mardi Gras", the size of the variegated variety is 50-80 cm in height and a meter in width. The leaves are colored pink, green and white. After frost, the bush becomes copper-colored. The flowers are fragrant, pink.
A group of varieties with golden foliage has also been bred: "Keats gold", "Super Gold", "Little Gold" and others.
The ornamental Abelia shrub is easy to care for and resistant to short-term drought, however, newly planted young plants should be watered regularly throughout the growing season. The soil should dry out about 7 cm deep between waterings.
Adult plants need additional watering only during a hot and dry long period, and the usual irrigation regime is once every 2 weeks.
For planting abelia, choose a sunny, sheltered place from the wind. Can also be planted in light partial shade. The bush grows best on fertile, permeable, slightly acidic and moderately moist soils. Stagnant water and dampness can cause root rot and other fungal diseases.
Variety "Lemons And Lime" Before planting, the soil from the seedling pit is mixed with compost and one part of peat. Water the seedling well and cut off all shoots by about 15 cm.
In spring and autumn, compost is brought into the ground and dug up. The bush responds well to fertilizing with fertilizers intended for hydrangeas or azaleas 2-3 times per season. For the winter, shrubs sensitive to frost are insulated with spruce branches or agrofibre.
Abelia care includes pruning, which is carried out in early spring. The bush blooms on new shoots, so in the spring they shorten the old branches, thin out the too thickened bush, remove dry and damaged shoots. To form a compact crown, the tops of the branches are cut off by 5-10 cm in early spring or after flowering.
Old plantings can be rejuvenated by radically shortening the shoots in early March. The entire bush is cut off, leaving 50-25 cm from the soil surface. After cutting, the shrub will begin to develop new shoots.
Many species and varieties form numerous root shoots that are best suited for reproduction. Young shoots are dug up with part of the root in the spring and transplanted to a new place.
In other cases, propagation can be made using young semi-lignified stem or apical cuttings, which are taken in July-August.
With a sterile tool, cut the cuttings 10-12 cm long just below the leaf node. After cutting, they should be left in a cool place for 24 hours, such as in the refrigerator. Before planting, dip the cut into rooting powder and plant the cuttings in a damp mixture of sand, peat and perlite. Place the pot in partial shade and cover with a clear bag so that it does not touch the cuttings.
Spray warm water periodically over the soil and seedlings. The rooting time is approximately 4-6 weeks. When young plants grow, they can be transplanted into a fertile substrate from universal soil, peat and perlite in a ratio of 3: 2: 2.
The pots are placed in place with bright diffused light and a temperature of 18-20 С. Water in winter every 10 days. They are planted in open ground at the end of May after the last frost.
