Abelia x grandiflora

Glossy Abelia

Family: Caprifoliaceae Honeysuckle


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 6A - 9B
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Pink
Bloom time Spring through Fall
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, erosion control, massing, screen, superior hedge, specimen
Height 6' to 10' / 1.80m to 3.00m
Spread 6' to 10' / 1.80m to 3.00m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Evergreen, needles or needle-like
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies, 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