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ABELIA GRANDIFLORA SPARKLING SILVER - PG417

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The Abelia 'Sparkling Silver' is a compact evergreen shrub with variegated silver-green leaves that are decorative year-round. From July to October, it produces abundant blooms of small, slightly scented white flowers. Perfect for borders, flowerbeds, terraces, and balconies, it adds elegance and brightness to green spaces. Hardy and easy to grow, it requires little care while maintaining a consistently scenic effect.

Plant height when supplied: approximately 20 cm

€16.50
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Main characteristics

  • Botanical name: Abelia × grandiflora ‘Sparkling Silver’ 
  • Family: Caprifoliaceae 
  • Height and development: Compact shrub, about 60-80 cm tall and 70-90 cm wide at maturity 
  • Flowering: from July to October, with white or slightly pinkish-white flowers scented
  • Leaves: variegated, edged with silvery-white; Light green with pale margins, which may take on pink hues in certain seasons/climates.
  • Leaf persistence: Evergreen or semi-evergreen depending on the climate (in cold regions it may lose foliage but will regrow in spring)

Why choose Abelia 'Sparkling Silver'

  • Decorative effect all year round: Thanks to its bright variegated foliage and long-lasting summer flowers, it offers a high aesthetic impact.
  • Ideal for small spaces and pots: Compact growth that allows It can be placed in borders, flowerbeds, terraces, or balconies without taking up too much space.
  • Hardy and resistant: It tolerates low temperatures down to about -10/-12 °C and adapts to various types of soil as long as they are well-drained.
  • Low maintenance: It requires no special care; it only needs regular watering in the warm months and light pruning to maintain a compact shape.

Growing tips

  • Location: Preferably full sun or partial shade; In intense shade, flowering will be reduced.
  • Soil: Common garden soil, well-drained; tolerates calcareous or clayey soils as long as they do not retain too much moisture.
  • Watering: Regular during periods of heat and drought; once well-established, it tolerates short periods of drought.
  • Pruning: Light pruning after flowering to maintain shape and remove weak or damaged branches; ideal in late winter/early spring.