Abelia grandiflora Hopley's - AGM

Abelia grandiflora Hopley's - AGM

Introducing Abelia grandiflora Hopley's - a unique and stunning semi-evergreen shrub that will add a touch of beauty to any garden. With its bright yellow variegated foliage and scented pink and white flowers in late summer, this plant is sure to catch the eye.

Standing at a height of 1.5m and with a spread of 1.5-3m, this shrub is easily maintained and can be grown in a variety of soil types, including moist, well-drained, sandy, loam, and chalk. It thrives in full sun to semi-shade and is fully hardy once established.

• Height: Easily maintained to 1.5m, if left 2-3m 
• Spread: Easily maintained to 1.5m, if left 2-3m 
• Foliage Colour: Bright white and yellow variegation with pink tips in autumn
• Flower Colour: Lilac buds and white flowers
• Soil Type: Moist, well drained, sandy, loam, chalk
• Position: Full Sun - Semi Shade
• Hardiness: Fully Hardy once established, H5 (-10 to -15)
• Type: Semi Evergreen

Abelia grandiflora Hopley's is available in either a 9cm pot or 2 litre pot, making it a versatile addition to any garden. It is perfect for mixed borders, providing height and structure, and produces an abundance of fragrant flowers in late summer.

This shrub is a proven garden plant and a useful introduction, with a unique ability to adapt to extreme temperatures. In cold winds, it may behave more like a deciduous shrub, but in milder climates, it remains evergreen.

Abelia is a large genus with over 25 species, all of which are shrubs that can be evergreen, deciduous, or semi-deciduous. Abelia grandiflora was first raised in Italy in the mid-1800s and is a cross between Abelia chinensis and Abelia uniflora. From this original hybrid, many cultivars and varieties have been found, each with its own unique attributes.

One such variety is Abelia 'Edward Goucher', a hybrid of Abelia grandiflora and Abelia schumannii. This variety has a dwarfed habit, darker leaves, and deep purple flowers, making it a standout in any garden.