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Position

Sun Exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Back, middle
Shade Type:
Damp

Soil

Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Abelia x grandiflora is a semi-evergreen shrub that bears glossy dark green leaves and white-pink tubular flowers from midsummer to autumn.

Abelia x grandiflora 'Hopleys' is variegated form, with green leaves and yellow margins. This abelia bears masses of fragrant pink and white flowers throughout summer and into autumn.

Slightly tender, grow Abelia x grandiflora 'Hopleys' in a sunny, sheltered site, ideally in front of a south-facing wall or at the back of a border. The sunnier the spot you provide, the more flowers you'll be rewarded with. Find out more in our grow guide for Abelias.

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Abelia ‘Hopleys’ and wildlife

Abelia ‘Hopleys’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers and provides shelter and habitat.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Abelia ‘Hopleys’ poisonous?

Abelia ‘Hopleys’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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