Abelia schumannii
Schumann's Abelia
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Schumann's Abelia (Abelia schumannii) - Description
Abelia schumannii syn. A. longituba is a species of flowering plant in the family Caprifoliaceae, native to central China. It is a semi-evergreen shrub growing to 2 m (7 ft) tall by 3 m (10 ft) broad. Pink flowers with red calyces are produced in late summer and autumn. The species is named after the German botanist Karl Moritz Schumann. In cultivation it requires a sheltered, south-facing aspect. It is valued as a late-flowering ornamental garden shrub.
Schumann's Abelia (Abelia schumannii) - Blooming
This plant is beautiful throughout the year, as flowering occurs prolifically in summer and early fall, with sporadic blooming throughout the rest of the year. Individually, the flowers are small but so abundant that they are still showy. Blossoms are tubular or bell shaped, and are generally pink or white, though some varieties can be lavender (A. sherwoodii) or reddish purple (Mexican Abelia). Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering.
Schumann's Abelia (Abelia schumannii) - Growth
Abelias can be evergreen or deciduous and they do best in full sun. Different species yield different sizes. Both height and width vary, but width tends to be larger than height. The smallest varieties ('panache', or 'Silver Anniversary', and 'prostrata', both of the 'grandiflora' subspecies) grow to an average height of between 1.5' and 2', whereas the largest ('floribunda' species) can stand between 10' and 12' tall.
Schumann's Abelia (Abelia schumannii) - Planting
Grows best in full sun as it enhances flower production, yet can tolerate limited shade. Plant it 2-3' apart to form a natural or pruned hedge. Ideal climate zone varies by species.
Schumann's Abelia (Abelia schumannii) - Pest
No serious disease or insect problems.
Schumann's Abelia (Abelia schumannii) - Interesting facts
Abelias are named for Dr. Clarke Abel (1780-1826) who was Chief Medical Officer and Naturalist to Lord Amherst's Embassy to China (1816-1817). Native to Asia (Japan, China and west to the Himalayas) and Mexico, they are used for landscaping, and are great visual barriers, shrub borders and space dividers; some species even work well as ground covers. Genera Abelia consists of three subspecies: 1) chinensis (deciduous, native to China), 2) floribunda (native to Mexico), and 3) grandiflora (Chinese hybrid).
Schumann's Abelia (Abelia schumannii) - Soil and irrigation
Abelias do well with regular water. It prefers moist, slightly alkaline, organically rich soils which drain well, though it can handle average soil. Abelia can tolerate moderate drought once established, it doesn't do well with a high salt concentration in the soil.
