Abelia schumannii
| Abelia schumannii | |
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| In the Real Jardín Botánico de Madrid | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Dipsacales |
| Family: | Caprifoliaceae |
| Genus: | Abelia |
| Species: | A. schumannii |
| Binomial name | |
| Abelia schumannii | |
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Abelia schumannii is a species of flowering plant in the family Caprifoliaceae. It is native to central China, where it ranges from southern Gansu to northern Yunnan provinces. It is a semi-evergreen shrub growing to 2 m (7 ft) tall by 3 m (10 ft) broad. Pink flowers with red calyces are produced in late summer and autumn.
In cultivation it requires a sheltered, south-facing aspect. It is valued as a late-flowering ornamental garden shrub.