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Abelia 'Hopleys' offers stunning pink and white blooms from March to August, perfect for adding vibrant color to your garden year-round.
Stunning pink and white flowers from March to August.
Exquisite green leaves with yellow margins brighten gardens.
Ideal for beds, borders, and cottage gardens.
Low maintenance and drought tolerant for easy care.
Fragrant blooms enhance outdoor spaces beautifully.
<p>Transform your garden with the striking beauty of Abelia × grandiflora 'Hopleys'. This exquisite shrub brings a kaleidoscope of color throughout the year, with its green leaves adorned by irregular yellow margins that gradually pale to white. From March to August, delight in its abundant lilac-tinged white flowers, which open from darker buds and are framed by creamy-white calyx lobes—creating a light, variegated spectacle that's truly captivating.</p><p>Perfect for adding a touch of elegance to beds and borders, this bushy shrub thrives in full sun and is well-suited to a range of soil types, including chalk, clay, and sand. Whether your soil is acid, alkaline, or neutral, Abelia 'Hopleys' adapts effortlessly, making it ideal for city and courtyard gardens. Its semi-evergreen foliage ensures year-round interest, with seasonal colors that enhance any outdoor setting.</p><p>Cultivating this beauty is a breeze—it's low maintenance and drought-tolerant, requiring only a sheltered, sunny spot to flourish. Prune every 3 to 4 years to maintain its shape, and propagate by cuttings in early or late summer. With its RHS Award of Garden Merit, you can trust in its reliable performance. Invite a touch of fragrant charm to your garden and enjoy the effortless elegance of Abelia 'Hopleys' for years to come.</p>
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