Abelia dielsii

Diels' Abelia

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Semi-evergreen shrub with arching branches, small glossy leaves, and fragrant pink to white tubular flowers. Native to China, valued for its ornamental foliage.
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Plant Details

Common Name Diels' Abelia
Family Caprifoliaceae
Genus Abelia
Species Abelia Dielsii
Origin China
Blooming Late spring to fall; fragrant tubular flowers attract pollinators.
Leaf Color Dark green, sometimes with a bronze tint in winter
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining loamy soil with organic matter. pH slightly acidic to neutral.

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering in winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect to direct sun. Needs light for best flowering performance.

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Fertilization

Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring and mid-summer during active growth.

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Pruning

Prune after flowering to maintain shape; remove dead wood in late winter.

Pest Control Aphid Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 6 months
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Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
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Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Mar
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2000 – 45000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1200 – 3000
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
25% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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