Glossy Abelia
Abelia x grandiflora
SKU
00005
Gracefully arching shrub displays bright, glossy foliage backing fragrant, bell-shaped white flowers. Use as screen, hedge or barrier. Beautiful landscape specimen. Evergreen to semi-evergreen.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
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| Botanical Pronunciation | a-BEE-lee-uh gran-dih-FLOR-uh |
|---|---|
| Is Direct To Consumer | No |
| Shipping Locations Count (Klevu Placeholder) | 0 |
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 4 to 6 ft. tall, 5 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Design Ideas | Glossy Abelia is a cherished performer in the mixed shrub border because of its long season of blooms from June to October. Use it for hedging, to separate garden areas, as a screen or along a foundation. Pretty in front of large, dark evergreens. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Fragrant, Repeat Flowering |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage |
| Growth Habit | Arching |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge, Mass Planting, Hillside, Coastal Exposure |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Waterwise, Bird Friendly |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry. |
| Companion Plants | Spiraea (Spiraea); Lilyturf (Liriope); Speedwell (Veronica); Lily of the Nile (Agapanthus); Cheddar Pink (Dianthus) |
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, shear annually to shape.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 6-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant