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Abelia chinensis (Abelia chinensis)

Abelia chinensis is a deciduous to semi-evergreen shrub with fragrant white to pale pink flowers blooming from summer to autumn.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade for best flowering.

Watering

Water regularly during the growing season, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Soil

Well-drained soil is essential. Prefers fertile loam but tolerates a range of soil types.

Temperature

Thrives in moderate temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer in spring and mid-summer.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade for best flowering.

At least 6 hours of direct sunlight is ideal.

Water

Water regularly during the growing season, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Reduce watering in winter.

Soil

Well-drained soil is essential. Prefers fertile loam but tolerates a range of soil types.

Temperature

Thrives in moderate temperatures.

Ideal range 15-25 °C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer in spring and mid-summer.

Avoid over-fertilizing.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

1-2 m

Spread

1-2 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Deciduous to semi-evergreen

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

1-1.5 cm

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Synonyms
Linnaea chinensis (R.Br.) A.Braun & Vatke
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderDipsacales
  • familyCaprifoliaceae
  • genusAbelia
  • speciesAbelia chinensis
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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