Rose Creek Abelia
Abelia x chinensis 'Rose Creek'
SKU
2569
Lustrous leaves emerge with a pinkish cast on the crimson stems. Matures to dark green, then turns purple-green in winter. Small but fragrant white trumpet flowers bloom spring through summer. Small pink modified leaves at the base of each flower remain once the bloom fades. Excellent foundation plant for continuous seasonal change beneath windows. Add to mixed shrub borders or try as low hedge. Equally good in containers. Evergreen shrub. Full to partial sun. Fast growth 2 to 3 feet tall, 3 to 4 feet wide.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | a-BEE-lee-uh chi-NEN-sis |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Low mounding shrub; reaches 2 to 3 ft. tall, 3 to 4 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Fragrant, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Arching |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Mass Planting, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Tree & Shrub Food |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, Year-round Interest, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Key Feature | Year-round interest |
Provide enriched, well-drained, acidic soil. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish extensive root system. Once established, prefers regular water but tolerates dry spells, particularly in cooler regions. Protect in northern climates. Prune in late winter to early spring to shape, and apply a controlled-release fertilizer.
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