How to Grow Abelia: A Plant for Those Who Don't Like Difficulty in Care

30.05.2023 15:30

Abelia is a beautiful flowering plant with bright foliage and a long flowering period that requires minimal care.

ADVICE.NEWS told you what to do if you decide to get this flower.

Care

The best time to plant a flower whose scent attracts pollinating insects to the garden is early spring or fall.

Temperature and humidity depend on the variety of Abelia, but this plant is quite resistant to different climatic conditions.

Light and soil

Choose a spot in the garden to plant the shrub that receives plenty of sunlight. Partial shade is also suitable if the climate is very hot.

Abelia
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Plant the plant in nutritious, well-drained, slightly acidic soil.

Watering

Abelia is drought-resistant. However, for abundant growth and flowering, the bush needs regular watering. For the flower to feel good, it is enough to moisten the soil 1-2 times a week.

The soil should dry out completely before the next watering.

Fertilizer

Add compost to the soil annually.

You can also use slow-release fertilizers. Fertilize the shrub in early spring.

Author: Elena Shimanovskaya Editor of Internet resources

Content
  1. Care
  2. Light and soil
  3. Watering
  4. Fertilizer