Abelia x grandiflora

Also Known As

Glossy Abelia

Plant type

shrub

size

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

planting zones

6b-10b

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Abelia x grandiflora plant details

Abelia x grandiflora is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall and summer pink and white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Abelia x grandiflora

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: caprifoliaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in fall and summer
Uses: fragrant, hedge, mass-planting, textural, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Abelia x grandiflora

USDA Zones: 6b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Fragrant pink-white bells cover this beautifully mounding small-medium shrub for an amazing long show! (July to frost) Easy going and wonderful for any yard. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

Arching reddish brown canes and small, glossy dark green leaves with masses of pale pink to white, lightly fragrant flowers in early summer, usually with a second flush in fall. The pink to red calyces (sepals) persist on the shrub after flowering making a nice contrast with the foliage which can turn purplish bronze. Glossy abelia is a hybrid between two Chinese species: C. chinensis and C. uniflora.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

A fragrant, dependable shrub with a profusion of blooms over a long season. Dislikes very windy spots. Good for textural effect, in mass, or as hedges. Handsome in bloom which is most of the time! A dependable classic that deserves a place in every garden.