Abelia Hopleys | Abelia Caramel Charm - 45-55cm, 5lt

Abelia ‘Hopleys’ is a small, compact, semi-evergreen shrub with glossy, oval, bright green leaves with ivory-white margins, buttery yellow in spring, pinkish in autumn. Attractive, lightly-scented, tubular, white, lilac-tinged flowers bloom in clusters in spring and summer. Attractive to bees and butterflies. Abelia ‘Hopleys’ can grow in a wide range of soil conditions, but prefers average, medium moisture, well-drained soils. It thrives in full sun. It can withstand frost, but needs to be sheltered from harsh, winter winds. Best to be planted against a wall or protected by neighbouring shrubs. Generally, pest-free and disease-free. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require much pruning. Abelia ‘Hopleys’ is one of the most stable variegated abelias. It is great as a specimen plant or planted in groups in informal, cottage, wildlife, and urban gardens. Perfect for beds and borders, wall-side borders, and informal hedges. Suitable for growing in pots and containers.