Abelia X grandiflora
Glossy Abelia
Description
Abelia X grandiflora is a semi-evergreen shrub of medium size. It has small, pinkish-white, fragrant flowers that bloom from spring through the fall season. Bracts add a bronzy tint to the flowers. Abelia makes a good sheared hedge or screen. When unsheared, itis naturally arching.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
1-3', 3-6'
Flower Color
Pink, White, Multi-Colored
Flower Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Bronze, Green
Bark Color
Brown, Grey, Tan
Fruit Color
Brown
Fruit Season
Winter, Fall
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Shrub Border, Foundation, Parking Lot
Special Uses
Container, Erosion Control, Filler, Hedge, Screen
Attracts Wildlife
Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
Group plants according to their water needs.
Creating separate zones for drought-tolerant plants, medium water-use plants, and water-thirsty grass will help prevent overwatering.