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Abelia grandiflora 'Happy Daydream'

Happy Daydream Abelia

£11.99
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£11.99

17cm pot

Happy Daydream Abelia lives up to its name — a blissful, easy-going shrub that delivers gorgeous, fragrant flowers and elegant variegated leaves with zero stress. Whether you're greening up a patio container or brightening a border, this plant brings soft summer tones and wildlife appeal well into autumn. It's a dream addition for any stylish, low-fuss garden.
  • Fragrant
  • Pollinator-friendly
  • Variegated foliage
  • Low maintenance

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  • Aspect

    Full sun to partial shade

  • Hardiness

    Fully hardy

  • Flowers

    July, August, September, October

  • Soil type

    Fertile, well-drained soil

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  • Why we like this plant

    If you’re after a low-maintenance shrub that packs a punch, Happy Daydream is a standout. With its creamy-edged leaves and masses of sweetly scented blooms from summer to autumn, this plant brings colour and scent just when the garden needs a boost. It’s ideal for busy gardeners who want reliable impact with minimal fuss.

  • About this plant

    A cheerful and compact shrub, Abelia grandiflora 'Happy Daydream' is cherished for its variegated foliage and long-lasting blooms. The leaves are green edged with creamy white, creating a bright display even when not in flower. From midsummer into autumn, it bears clusters of fragrant, pale pink to white tubular flowers that attract bees and butterflies. It’s a tidy, bushy plant perfect for borders, pots, or as a low informal hedge.

  • Key features

    • Variegated foliage for year-round interest
    • Long flowering season
    • Fragrant flowers
    • Attracts pollinators
    • Compact and manageable growth

  • Eventual height and
    spread

    Height: 60–90cm | Spread: 60–90cm

  • Growth
    habit

    Neatly rounded and bushy, forming a dense, tidy mound

  • Moisture

    Moist but well-drained

  • Position in
    the Garden

    Ideal for borders, pots, or as a low hedge in a sunny, sheltered spot

Planting guide

Plant in spring or autumn in well-drained soil. Water regularly until established, and apply a balanced fertiliser in early spring to encourage blooming.

Care tips

Lightly prune after flowering to shape. Remove any dead or damaged wood in early spring.

Winter care

In colder areas, provide a mulch around the base to protect roots. It may lose some leaves in hard frosts but generally recovers well in spring.