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Glossy Abelia
Abelia x grandiflora
Pronunciation: a-BEE-lee-uh gran-dih-FLOR-uh
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.
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 4 to 6 ft. tall, 5 ft. wide.
We no longer grow this plant
| Bloom Time | Summer |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant, Repeat Flowering |
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge, Hillside |
| 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. |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Spiraea (Spiraea); Lilyturf (Liriope); Speedwell (Veronica); Lily of the Nile (Agapanthus); Cheddar Pink (Dianthus) |
| Care Instructions | 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. |
Details
| Bloom Time | Summer |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Fragrant, Repeat Flowering |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Hedge, Hillside |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Spiraea (Spiraea); Lilyturf (Liriope); Speedwell (Veronica); Lily of the Nile (Agapanthus); Cheddar Pink (Dianthus) |
Care
| Care Instructions | 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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We no longer grow this plant
We no longer grow this plant
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.