Abelia chinensis

Chinese Abelia

Family: Caprifoliaceae Honeysuckle


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 7A - 9B
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Pink
Bloom time Summer and Fall
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, hedge, massing, screen, specimen
Height 4' to 5' / 1.20m to 1.60m
Spread 6' to 8' / 1.80m to 2.40m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Deciduous, semi-evergreen
Bloom attributes Fragrant flowers
Leaf color Green, purple
Fruit color Tan
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded, upright or erect, vase