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Pink Abelia

Abelia x 'Edward Goucher'

Pronunciation: a-BEE-lee-uh gran-dih-FLOR-uh shoo-MAH-nee-eye
SKU #00010
6-9

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LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Moderate growing to 4 to 6 ft. tall, 5 ft. wide.

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Description Beautiful, semi-evergreen shrub with gracefully arching branches. Small, bell-shaped, lilac pink flowers; leaves turn bronze in the fall. Useful in a border planting, as a divider or informal hedge.
Bloom Time Summer through fall
Deciduous/Evergreen Semi-Evergreen
Special Features Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Fall Color, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators
Problems/Solutions Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
Growth Rate Moderate
Flower Attributes Repeat Flowering
Landscape Use Border, Hedge
Design Ideas A fine-textured, lacy and open shrub that associates well with dark-green shrubs in a border, on a sunny bank or near corners for a softening effect.
Flower Color Pink
Foliage Color Green
Foliage Fall Color Yellow
Companion Plants Agapanthus (Agapanthus); Barberry (Berberis); Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina); Mock Orange (Philadelphus); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus)
Care Instructions Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Requires less frequent watering when established. 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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DescriptionBeautiful, semi-evergreen shrub with gracefully arching branches. Small, bell-shaped, lilac pink flowers; leaves turn bronze in the fall. Useful in a border planting, as a divider or informal hedge.
Bloom TimeSummer through fall
Deciduous/EvergreenSemi-Evergreen
Special FeaturesAttracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Fall Color, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesRepeat Flowering
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Hedge
Design IdeasA fine-textured, lacy and open shrub that associates well with dark-green shrubs in a border, on a sunny bank or near corners for a softening effect.
Flower ColorPink
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Fall ColorYellow
Companion PlantsAgapanthus (Agapanthus); Barberry (Berberis); Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina); Mock Orange (Philadelphus); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus)
Care
Care InstructionsFollow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Requires less frequent watering when established. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. For a tidy, neat appearance, shear annually to shape.

Frequently asked questions

Does Pink Abelia produce flowers?
Summer through fall
Is Pink Abelia evergreen or deciduous?
Pink Abelia is Semi-Evergreen.
What are the special features of Pink Abelia?
Pink Abelia is Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Fall Color, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators.
Is Pink Abelia resistant to pests or animals?
Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
How fast does Pink Abelia grow?
Pink Abelia has a Moderate growth rate.
Where can I use Pink Abelia in my landscape?
Pink Abelia is suitable for: Border, Hedge.
How can I use Pink Abelia in my garden design?
A fine-textured, lacy and open shrub that associates well with dark-green shrubs in a border, on a sunny bank or near corners for a softening effect.
What color are Pink Abelia flowers?
Pink Abelia produces Pink flowers.
What color is the foliage of Pink Abelia?
Pink Abelia has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Pink Abelia?
Good companion plants for Pink Abelia include: Agapanthus (Agapanthus); Barberry (Berberis); Heavenly Bamboo (Nandina); Mock Orange (Philadelphus); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus).
How do I care for Pink Abelia?
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Requires less frequent watering when established. 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 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.