Abelia ‘Sparkling Silver’

Common Name:
Abelia ‘Sparkling Silver’

Description:
Abelia ‘Sparkling Silver’ is a compact, semi-evergreen shrub prized for its elegant variegated foliage and dainty, bell-shaped flowers. The leaves are small, glossy, and edged in silvery-white, giving the plant a luminous appearance that stands out in mixed borders or containers. In warmer parts of Melbourne, the shrub retains most of its foliage throughout winter, while in colder zones it may semi-deciduous. From late spring through autumn, it produces a generous flush of soft pink to white tubular flowers that are lightly fragrant and highly attractive to pollinators. Abelia ‘Sparkling Silver’ is tolerant of a range of soil types as long as they are well-draining, and once established, it is reasonably drought-hardy. It thrives in full sun to part shade and responds well to pruning, making it a popular choice for low hedging or shaped topiary. Its long flowering period, adaptability, and striking foliage make it a reliable choice for year-round interest in Melbourne gardens.

Form:
Shrub - Small
Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:
Height: 1 m
Width: 1.2 m

Aspect:
Full Sun
Part Shade

Flowering:
Flowers in Spring
Flowers in Summer
Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:
White
Pale pink

Key Attributes:
Suitable for Pots
Disease Resistant
Scented flowers
Bee Attracting
Perennial
Suitable for Hedging
Suitable for Topiary

Toxicity:
Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:
Lavandula species (Lavender)
Salvia nemorosa
Loropetalum chinense
Buxus sempervirens (Box)
Westringia fruticosa

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