Abelia Grandiflora Lime

Abelia × grandiflora ‘Lime’ – Growing Conditions
Botanical Name: Abelia × grandiflora ‘Lime’
Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade. Best foliage colour develops with at least 4–6 hours of sun daily.
Water: Water regularly while establishing. Once established, it is moderately drought tolerant but performs best with occasional deep watering during dry periods.
Soil: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil. Adaptable to most soil types, provided drainage is good.
Height: 1–1.5 m
Width: 1–1.5 m
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast.
Flowering: Produces masses of small, fragrant white to pale pink flowers from late spring through autumn, attracting bees and butterflies.
Foliage: Attractive lime-green evergreen to semi-evergreen foliage that adds year-round colour.
Uses: Ideal for borders, low hedges, foundation plantings, mixed shrub beds, and containers.
Care: Lightly prune after flowering or in late winter to maintain a neat shape. Feed with a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring.
Frost: Tolerates light frost. Protect young plants from severe frost.
Indigenous: No – this is a cultivated hybrid.
Wildlife Friendly: Yes – attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.