Abelia chinensis 'Keiser'

Also Known As

Abelia chinensis 'Ruby Anniversary'
Abelia Ruby Anniversary™
Ruby Anniversary Chinese Abelia

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

5a-10a

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Abelia chinensis 'Keiser' plant details

Abelia chinensis 'Keiser' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green and red foliage. In fall and summer pink and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Abelia chinensis 'Keiser'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: caprifoliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green and red
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in fall and summer
Uses: fall color, fragrant, showy bracts

GROWING CONDITIONS for Abelia chinensis 'Keiser'

USDA Zones: 5a - 10a
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A. chinensis is a favorite plant because its fall fragrance is such a treat; this variety, however, offers ruby red spring and fall foliage as well as its salmon-budded, white so-fragrant "trumpets". S-PSh/M PPAF

By: Forestfarm

Abelia 'Keiser' (RUBY ANNIVERSARYTM) stands 4-6 feet high and wide, with red-flushed foliage in spring, green in summer, back to red in fall and in between all those nifty foliage changes, months and months of fragrant (like LILACS), pure white blooms with pink bracts that come forth from salmon buds. Heat and humidity tolerant. Appreciates some shade in warmer zones (where it's evergreen). PPAF