Abeliophyllum Distichum, 5L
Enchantingly, Abeliophyllum distichum produces its pretty, long-petalled flowers with bright yellow eyes in very early spring. With delicate, deep burgundy stalks, the blooms burst directly from the plant’s slender stems and bring with them a delightful fragrance.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 5L
- Height and Spread: 100 - 150cm (3ft 3 in - 5ft) x 150 - 250cm (5ft - 8ft) over 10 - 20 years
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Features
Enchantingly, Abeliophyllum distichum produces its pretty, long-petalled flowers with bright yellow eyes in very early spring. With delicate, deep burgundy stalks, the blooms burst directly from the plant’s slender stems and bring with them a delightful fragrance.
Although a member of the olive family, Abeliophyllum distichum is extremely hardy, its bushy habit reaching up to 2.5m after a decade or so, with attractively dark foliage. It can be trained against walls or trellising and once established, provides superbly scented stems for flower arrangements.
- Flowers: February - March
- Hardy
- All soil types
- South or East aspect
- Full sun
Care
Prune as necessary, immediately after flowering.