Also known as Schumann's Abelia · Spiderwort
Large-flowered Abelia (Abelia schumannii) is a deciduous shrub known for its abundant, fragrant, funnel-shaped flowers that bloom from summer to fall.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full sun to partial shade
75% intensity
Prefers full sun for best flowering, but tolerates partial shade.
Regular
50% intensity
Water thoroughly when the top soil begins to dry out. Reduce watering in winter.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers moderate temperatures, can tolerate light frost once established.
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed in spring with a balanced fertilizer. Avoid over-fertilizing.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly, especially during dry periods and establishment. Allow the top few centimeters of soil to dry out between waterings to prevent waterlogging.
Reduce watering in winter when the plant is dormant, but do not let the soil become completely parched.
Prune after flowering in late summer or early autumn. Remove any dead, damaged, or crossing branches to maintain shape and encourage air circulation.
Light pruning can be done in spring to shape the plant and remove any winter damage.
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings taken in mid-summer. Select healthy shoots, cut them to 10-15 cm, and remove lower leaves. Dip the cut end in rooting hormone and insert into a well-draining potting mix.
Keep moist and warm for rooting.
Repot young plants every 2-3 years in spring, moving them to a slightly larger container. Mature plants can be repotted less frequently, perhaps every 4-5 years, or when rootbound.
Use a good quality, well-draining potting compost.
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Where Large-Flowered Abelia (Abelia schumannii) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Dipsacales |
| Family | Caprifoliaceae |
| Genus | Abelia |
| Species | Abelia schumannii |
Similar in genus Abelia
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