Abelia schumannii

Botanical Name: 
Abelia schumannii syn. Abelia longituba
Common Name: 
Schumann's Abelia
Pronunciation: 
Abelia (a-BEE-lee-uh) schumannii (sho-mahn-ee-eye)
Family: 
Caprifoliaceae
Description: 

From China, this nearly evergreen shrub has pale green to dull green leaves, and pale rosy mauve flowers in clusters, with a broad white stripe and some orange spots on the lower lobe, produced Summer - Autumn. Perfumed flowers. Full sun. Prefers soil well-drained, moist but well-drained. H: 1.2m W: 2.4m Zones 7-10

Uses: 

Low Maintenance, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Containers, Wall side and trellises, Use for scent

Propagation: 

Semi-hardwood cuttings, Semi-ripe cuttings, Softwood cuttings