Abelia X grandiflora

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Glossy Abelia, White Abelia

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: Greg Applegate/Sortomme

Description

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

3-6', 6-12'

Flower Color

Pink

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

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

Water Saving Tip:

Be sure to fix all leaks promptly no matter how small they may seem.