Glossy Abelia
Abelia x grandiflora
SKU
0005
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. Full to partial sun. Moderate grower to 4 to 6 feet tall, 5 feet wide. Can be larger in warmer zones. Cutting grown.
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6 - 9 Change
Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly- weekly or more often in extreme heat. Requires less frequent watering, once established.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | a-BEE-lee-uh gran-dih-FLOR-uh |
|---|---|
| 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 regularly- weekly or more often in extreme heat. Requires less frequent watering, once established. |
| Key Feature | Summer Flowering |
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.
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