Ground hugging Glossy Abelia with yellow and green variegated leaves and pink flowers. Like the other Abelias, this shrub is and makes a great ground cover or foreground planting. For best flowering and growth results, plant in full sun. Will tolerate part shade in warmer climates.Important Info : Full sun produces best flowering and growth results. Can tolerate part shade in warmer climates.
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CharacteristicsCultivar: Dwarf Pink
Size: Height: 2 ft. to 3 ft.
Width: 2 ft. to 3 ft.
Plant Category: ground covers, shrubs,
Plant Characteristics: low maintenance, spreading,
Foliage Characteristics: small leaves, evergreen, semi-evergreen,
Flower Characteristics: old fashioned/heritage, single,
Tolerances: deer, drought, heat & humidity, pollution, rabbits, seashore, slope, wind,
Bloomtime Range: Mid Summer to Mid Fall
USDA Hardiness Zone: 6 to 9
AHS Heat Zone: Not defined for this plant
Light Range: Part Shade to Full Sun
pH Range: 5.5 to 6.5
Soil Range: Sandy Loam to Clay Loam
Water Range: Normal to Moist
FertilizingHow-to : Fertilization for Established Plants
Established plants can benefit from fertilization. Take a visual inventory of your landscape. Trees need to be fertilized every few years. Shrubs and other plants in the landscape can be fertilized yearly. A soil test can determine existing nutrient levels in the soil. If one or more nutrients is low, a specific instead of an all-purpose fertilizer may be required. Fertilizers that are high in N, nitrogen, will promote green leafy growth. Excess nitrogen in the soil can cause excessive vegetative growth on plants at the expense of flower bud development. It is best to avoid fertilizing late in the growing season. Applications made at that time can force lush, vegetative growth that will not have a chance to harden off before the onset of cold weather.
LightConditions : Full to Partial Shade
Full shade means there is little or no light in the growing zone. Shade can be the result of a mature stand of trees or shadows cast by a house or building. Plants that require full shade are usually susceptible to sunburn. Full shade beneath trees may pose additional problems; not only is there no light, but competition for water, nutrients and root space.
Partial shade means that an area receives filtered light, often through tall branches of an open growing tree. Root competition is usually less. Partial shade can also be achieved by locating a plant beneath an arbor or lathe-like structure. Shadier sides of a building are normally the northern or northeastern sides. These sides also tend to be a little cooler. It is not uncommon for plants that can tolerate full sun or some sun in cooler climates to require some shade in warmer climates due to stress placed on the plant from reduced moisture and excessive heat.
WateringProblems : Creating a Water Ring
A water ring, sometimes called a water well, is a mound of compacted soil that is built around the circumference of a planting hole once a plant has been installed. The water ring helps to direct water to the outer edges of a planting hole, encouraging new roots to grow outward, in search of moisture. The height of the mound of soil will vary from a couple of inches for 3 gallon shrubs, to almost a foot for balled and burlapped trees, especially those planted on a slope. Mulch over the ring will help to further conserve moisture and prevent deterioration of the ring itself. Once a plant is established, the water ring may be leveled, but you should continue to mulch beneath the plant.
How-to : Xeriscaping
Xeriscaping is a method of planting which promotes naturally drought tolerant plants and water saving methods. Much consideration is given not only to the plants chosen for the design, but the design itself. Lawns are greatly decreased in size and usually located in the center of plantings at a lower grade as to catch any runoff. Shrubs requiring the most water, are conservatively used and thoughtfully placed, where they may be easily watered, preferably from runoff, and moisture conserved. There is a strong emphasis on using native plants, which a purist will do exclusively. At the very least, improved cultivars of natives are highly recommended.
Irrigation maybe used to supplement watering, but takes a creative turn in the form of drip systems and recycled catch water. Organic mulches in the form of compost, straws, and barks are also used to retain as much water as possible. In extremely dry areas, it is not uncommon for gravel and rocks to serve as the mulch.
A xeriphytic landscape is one that takes your particular site into consideration. A plant that maybe considered low water usage in one area of the country, may not be in another area, due to climatic stresses.
Conditions : Dry
Dry is defined as an area that regularly receives water, but is fast draining. This results in a soil that is often dry to a depth of 18 inches.
Conditions : Normal
Normal is defined as regular watering to a depth of 18 inches, but periodically dries out in the top 7 inches between waterings.
Conditions : Moist and Well Drained
Moist and well drained means exactly what it sounds like. Soil is moist without being soggy because the texture of the soil allows excess moisture to drain away. Most plants like about 1 inch of water per week. Amending your soil with compost will help improve texture and water holding or draining capacity. A 3 inch layer of mulch will help to maintain soil moisture and studies have shown that mulched plants grow faster than non-mulched plants.
PlantingHow-to : Planting Shrubs
Dig a hole twice the size of the root ball and deep enough to plant at the same level the shrub was in the container. If soil is poor, dig hole even wider and fill with a mixture half original soil and half compost or soil amendment.
Carefully remove shrub from container and gently separate roots. Position in center of hole, best side facing forward. Fill in with original soil or an amended mixture if needed as described above. For larger shrubs, build a water well. Finish by mulching and watering well.
If the plant is balled-and-burlapped, remove fasteners and fold back the top of natural burlap, tucking it down into hole, after you've positioned shrub. Make sure that all burlap is buried so that it won't wick water away from rootball during hot, dry periods. If synthetic burlap, remove if possible. If not possible, cut away or make slits to allow for roots to develop into the new soil. For larger shrubs, build a water well. Finish by mulching and watering well.
If shrub is bare-root, look for a discoloration somewhere near the base; this mark is likely where the soil line was. If soil is too sandy or too clayey, add organic matter. This will help with both drainage and water holding capacity. Fill soil, firming just enough to support shrub. Finish by mulching and watering well.
ProblemsFungi : Leaf Spots
Leaf spots are caused by fungi or bacteria. Brown or black spots and patches may be either ragged or circular, with a water soaked or yellow-edged appearance. Insects, rain, dirty garden tools, or even people can help its spread.
Prevention and Control: Remove infected leaves when the plant is dry. Leaves that collect around the base of the plant should be raked up and disposed of. Avoid overhead irrigation if possible; water should be directed at soil level. For fungal leaf spots, use a recommended fungicide according to label directions.
MiscellaneousGlossary : Butterfly Attracting
Many plants, perennials being the largest group, attract butterflies. When you add butterfly attracting plants to your garden, not only do you get to enjoy these winged wonders, but you provide habitats for their survival, as well. Yellows and reds seem to be favorite flower colors, while some plants offer food and shelter for laying eggs on. To complete your habitat, don't forget to add a shallow dish of water.
Glossary : Container Plant
A plant that is considered to be a good container plant is one that does not have a tap root, but rather a more confined, fibrous root system. Plants that usually thrive in containers are slow- growing or relatively small in size. Plants are more adaptable than people give them credit for. Even large growing plants can be used in containers when they are very young, transplanted to the ground when older. Many woody ornamentals make wonderful container plants as well as annuals, perennials, vegetables, herbs, and bulbs.
Glossary : Low Maintenance
Low maintenance does not mean no maintenance. It does mean that once a plant is established, very little needs to be done in the way of water, fertilizing, pruning, or treatment in order for the plant to remain healthy and attractive. A well-designed garden, which takes your lifestyle into consideration, can greatly reduce maintenance.
Glossary : Drought Tolerant
Very few plants, except for those naturally found in desert situations, can tolerate arid soils, but there are plants that seem to be more drought tolerant than others. Plants that are drought tolerant still require moisture, so don't think that they can go for extended period without any water. Drought tolerant plants are often deep rooted, have waxy or thick leaves that conserve water, or leaf structures that close to minimize transpiration. All plants in droughty situations benefit from an occasional deep watering and a 2-3 inch thick layer of mulch. Drought tolerant plants are the backbone of xeriphytic landscaping.
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Nitrojeni ya ziada katika udongo inaweza kusababisha ukuaji wa mimea kupita kiasi kwenye mimea kwa gharama ya maendeleo ya bud ya maua. Ni afadhali kuepuka kutengeneza mbolea mwishoni mwa msimu wa ukuzi. Maombi yaliyofanywa wakati huo yanaweza kulazimisha ukuaji wa mimea ambayo haitakuwa na nafasi ya kuimarika kabla ya kuanza kwa hali ya hewa baridi. Hali ya mwanga: Kivuli kamili hadi sehemu ya kivuli kamili ina maana kuna mwanga mdogo au hakuna katika eneo la kukua. Kivuli chaweza kuwa tokeo la miti iliyokomaa au kivuli kinachotolewa na nyumba au jengo. Mimea inayohitaji kivuli kamili kwa kawaida huathiriwa na kuchomwa na jua. Kivuli kamili chini ya miti inaweza kusababisha matatizo ya ziada; si tu hakuna mwanga, lakini ushindani kwa ajili ya maji, virutubisho na nafasi ya mizizi. Kivuli cha sehemu huonyesha kwamba eneo fulani hupokea nuru iliyochujwa, mara nyingi kupitia matawi marefu ya mti unaokua wazi. Ushindani wa mizizi kwa kawaida ni mdogo. Kivuli kidogo chaweza pia kupatikana kwa kuweka mmea chini ya kiunzi cha mti au kiunzi kinachofanana na mti wa lathe. Kwa kawaida sehemu za kaskazini au kaskazini-mashariki za jengo huwa na kivuli. Pande hizi pia huwa baridi kidogo. Ni kawaida kwa mimea ambayo inaweza kuvumilia jua kamili au jua katika hali ya hewa baridi zaidi kuhitaji kivuli katika hali ya hewa ya joto zaidi kutokana na mkazo uliowekwa kwenye mmea kutoka kwa unyevu uliopunguzwa na joto la kupita kiasi. "Kupanda kwa maji: ""Mzunguko wa maji"" ni mlima wa udongo uliounganishwa ambao umejengwa kuzunguka mzunguko wa shimo la kupanda mara tu mmea umewekwa." Pembe ya maji husaidia kuelekeza maji kwenye kingo za nje za shimo la kupanda, na kuchochea mizizi mipya kukua nje, kwa kutafuta unyevu. Urefu wa kilima cha udongo utahusiana kutoka inchi chache kwa vichaka vya galoni 3, hadi karibu futi kwa miti ya balled na burlaped, haswa wale waliopandwa kwenye mteremko. Mulch juu ya pete itasaidia kuhifadhi zaidi unyevu na kuzuia uharibifu wa pete yenyewe. Mara baada ya mmea kuanzishwa, pete ya maji inaweza kuwa sawa, lakini unapaswa kuendelea kufunika chini ya mmea. Xeriscaping ni mbinu ya kupanda ambayo inakuza mimea ya asili ya ukame na mbinu za kuokoa maji. Maoni mengi hutolewa si tu kwa mimea iliyochaguliwa kwa ajili ya muundo, bali kwa muundo wenyewe. Lawns ni kubwa kupunguzwa katika ukubwa na kwa kawaida iko katika kituo cha kupanda katika daraja la chini kama kukamata yoyote mtiririko. Mimea ambayo inahitaji maji mengi hutumiwa kwa kiasi na kuwekwa kwa uangalifu, ambapo inaweza kunyunyiziwa kwa urahisi, ikiwezekana kutoka kwa maji ya mtiririko, na unyevu huhifadhiwa. Kuna mkazo mkubwa juu ya kutumia mimea ya asili, ambayo mchawi atafanya peke yake. Angalau, aina zilizoboreshwa za wenyeji zinapendekezwa sana. Utiririshaji unaweza kutumika kuongeza umwagiliaji, lakini inachukua zamu ya ubunifu katika fomu ya mifumo ya matone na maji ya kuvuta yaliyorudishwa. Vifaa vya kuhifadhi maji kama vile mbolea, nyasi, na magamba hutumiwa pia ili kuhifadhi maji mengi iwezekanavyo. Katika maeneo yenye ukame mwingi, ni kawaida kwa mchanga na miamba kutumika kama mchanga. Eneo la xeriphytic ni eneo linalozingatia eneo lako hususa. Mimea ambayo huenda ikawa inazingatia matumizi ya chini ya maji katika eneo moja la nchi, inaweza kuwa si katika eneo jingine, kwa sababu ya shinikizo la hali ya hewa. Hali: kavu kavu hufafanuliwa kama eneo ambalo hupokea maji mara kwa mara, lakini ni haraka draining. Kwa sababu hiyo, mara nyingi udongo huwa na ukame wa inchi 18. "Kama ilivyoelezwa hapo juu, ""kawaida"" ni maji ya kawaida hadi kina cha inchi 18, lakini mara kwa mara huuka katika inchi 7 za juu kati ya maji." Hali: Unyevu na vizuri drained Unyevu na vizuri drained ina maana hasa nini inaonekana kama. Udongo ni wenye unyevunyevu bila kuwa na unyevunyevu kwa sababu muundo wa udongo huruhusu unyevu wa ziada uondoke. Mimea mingi hupenda maji ya karibu sentimeta 1 kwa wiki. Kuongeza mchanga kwa mbolea kunaweza kuboresha muundo wa udongo na uwezo wa kuhifadhi maji. Kwa mfano, mchanga wa 3 inchi wa mulch unaweza kusaidia kudumisha unyevu wa udongo, na utafiti umeonyesha kwamba mimea iliyofunikwa hukua haraka kuliko mimea isiyofunikwa. Kuondoa mimea ya mimea ya mimea ya mimea ya mimea ya mimea ya mimea ya mimea ya mimea ya mimea ya mimea ya mimea ya mimea ya mimea ya mimea ya mimea ya mimea ya mimea ya mimea ya mimea ya mimea ya mimea ya mimea ya mimea. Ikiwa udongo ni duni, kuchimba shimo hata pana na kujaza na mchanganyiko nusu udongo wa awali na nusu mbolea au udongo marekebisho. Ondoa kichaka hicho kwa uangalifu kutoka kwenye chombo na utenganishe mizizi kwa uangalifu. Nafasi katika kituo cha shimo, upande bora inakabiliwa mbele. Kujaza kwa udongo wa awali au mchanganyiko wa marekebisho ikiwa inahitajika kama ilivyoelezwa hapo juu. Kwa vichaka vikubwa zaidi, jenga kisima cha maji. Mwishowe, funga na umwagilie maji vizuri. Ikiwa mmea umefungwa, ondoa vifungo na kurudisha nyuma juu ya burlap ya asili, ukiweka ndani ya shimo, baada ya kuweka kichaka. Hakikisha kwamba kitambaa chote cha kitambaa kimefunikwa ili kisichukue maji kutoka kwenye mzizi wakati wa majira ya joto na kavu. Ikiwa ni kitambaa cha synthetic, ondoa ikiwezekana. Ikiwa haiwezekani, kata au fanya mashimo ili kuruhusu mizizi ikue katika udongo mpya. Kwa vichaka vikubwa zaidi, jenga kisima cha maji. Mwishowe, funga na umwagilie maji vizuri. Ikiwa shrub ni bare-mzizi, kuangalia kwa discoloration mahali fulani karibu na msingi; alama hii ni uwezekano ambapo mstari udongo ilikuwa. Ikiwa udongo ni mchanga sana au udongo ni mchanga sana, ongeza vitu vya kikaboni. Hilo litasaidia katika kuondoa maji na pia katika kuhifadhi maji. Kujaza udongo, firming tu kutosha kusaidia kichaka. Mwishowe, funga na umwagilie maji vizuri. Matatizo ya Kuvu: Maeneo ya Majani Maeneo ya majani husababishwa na kuvu au bakteria. Vipande na madoa ya rangi ya kahawia au nyeusi yanaweza kuwa na madoa au kuwa na umbo la mviringo, na kuonekana kama maji au rangi ya manjano. Wadudu, mvua, vifaa vya bustani visivyo na usafi, au hata watu wanaweza kusaidia kuenea kwake. Uzuiaji na Udhibiti: Ondoa majani yaliyoambukizwa wakati mmea huo ukiwa kavu. Majani yanayokusanyika karibu na msingi wa mmea huo yapasa kukusanywa na kuondolewa. Epuka umwagiliaji maji juu ya kichwa ikiwa inawezekana; maji yanapaswa kuelekezwa kwenye kiwango cha udongo. Kwa ajili ya madoa ya majani ya kuvu, tumia dawa ya kuua kuvu inayopendekezwa kulingana na maagizo ya lebo. MiscellaneousGlossary : Butterfly Kuvutia Mimea mingi, perennials kuwa kundi kubwa, kuvutia vipepeo. Kwa kuongeza mimea ya kuvutia ya vipepeo kwenye bustani yako, sio tu unapata kufurahia maajabu haya yenye mabawa, lakini pia hutoa makazi kwa ajili ya kuishi kwao. Rangi za manjano na nyekundu zinaonekana kuwa rangi za maua zinazopendwa, huku mimea fulani ikitoa chakula na makao kwa ajili ya kuweka mayai. Ili kukamilisha makao yako, usisahau kuongeza sahani ya maji isiyo na kina kirefu. Mimea ya kifurushi: Mimea ambayo inachukuliwa kuwa mmea mzuri wa kifurushi ni moja ambayo haina mizizi ya bomba, lakini ni mfumo wa mizizi ya nyuzi iliyofungwa zaidi. Mimea ambayo kwa kawaida hukua vizuri katika vyombo hukua polepole au ni midogo kwa kulinganisha. Mimea hujipatanisha na hali kwa urahisi kuliko watu wanavyofikiri. Mimea mikubwa inaweza kuingizwa kwenye chombo wakati ni ndogo na kuingizwa kwenye ardhi wakati ni kubwa. Mimea mingi ya mapambo yenye mbao hufanya mimea maridadi ya chombo na vilevile mimea ya mwaka mmoja, mimea ya kudumu, mboga, mimea, na matunguu. Glossary : Matengenezo ya chini Matengenezo ya chini haimaanishi hakuna matengenezo. "Hata hivyo, baada ya mmea kuanzishwa, kuna ""vitu vichache sana vinavyohitaji kufanywa katika njia ya maji, mbolea, kupogoa, au matibabu ili mmea uendelee kuwa na afya na kuvutia.""" Bustani iliyopangwa vizuri, ambayo hufikiria mtindo wako wa maisha, yaweza kupunguza sana utunzaji. Mimea michache sana, isipokuwa wale wanaopatikana kwa asili katika hali za jangwa, wanaweza kuvumilia udongo kavu, lakini kuna mimea ambayo inaonekana kuvumilia ukame zaidi kuliko wengine. Mimea ambayo ni mvua-sugua bado zinahitaji unyevu, hivyo si kufikiri kwamba wanaweza kwenda kwa muda mrefu bila maji. Mimea inayovumilia ukame mara nyingi ina mizizi ya kina kirefu, ina majani yenye umbo la nta au yenye unene ambao huhifadhi maji, au miundo ya majani ambayo karibu hupunguza mvuke. Mimea yote katika hali ya ukame inanufaika na maji ya kina mara kwa mara na safu ya mulch yenye unene wa inchi 2-3 Mimea inayovumilia ukame ndiyo msingi wa ujenzi wa bustani ya xeriphytic.