Abelia X grandiflora |
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Glossy Abelia, White Abelia |
Abelia X grandiflora is a semi-evergreen shrub of medium size. It has small, 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. Unsheared it is naturally arching
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
1-3', 3-6'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Bronze, Green
Bark Color
Tan
Fruit Color
Brown
Fruit Season
Winter, Fall
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, 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
n/a
Be sure to fix all leaks promptly no matter how small they may seem.