Abelia x grandiflora 'Gold Spot' (Abelia 'Gold Spot')

Cultivation

Plant in autumn or spring in moist but well-drained soil, in a sheltered, sunny site. Best planted against a wall or in a full bed where neighboring shrubs provide shelter. May die back to the ground in the coldest areas of its range. These shrubs will be smaller.

Suggested uses

Containers/Patio, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Wallside and trellises

UK hardiness

H5

USDA zones

Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Semi-evergreen

Habit

Rounded, Arching

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Fragrance

Fragrant flowers.

Toxicity

Not toxic