How to Fertilize Abelia
Abelia is a genus of evergreen or semi-evergreen flowering shrubs that grow in USDA Zones 5 through 9. There are more than 30 different species and cultivars that flower in hues of pink, orange, white or purple over deep green glossy foliage. Abelia is tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions but does demand moist but still easy draining soil. Abelia is not a heavy feeder and benefits from slow-release fertilizers that provide nutrients to the soil gently over time.
Fertilize your abelia shrubs twice per year with a 10-10-10 slow-release fertilizer formulation. Apply the fertilizer in the spring after the last frost has passed and again in mid-summer. This will supply a boost of nutrients to the soil just as the plant is in its peak growth period.
- Abelia is a genus of evergreen or semi-evergreen flowering shrubs that grow in USDA Zones 5 through 9.
- There are more than 30 different species and cultivars that flower in hues of pink, orange, white or purple over deep green glossy foliage.
Scatter the fertilizer around the root area of the shrub in a wide doughnut formation. Use the amount of fertilizer recommended on the product label for the size and age of your abelia. Start the fertilizer a few inches out from the trunk and extend at least a few inches past the drip line of the shrub.
Scratch the fertilizer granules into the top few inches of soil with a rake or cultivating fork. Water the soil and fertilizer deeply until the soil is drenched at least 6 to 8 inches down.
