Abelia x grandiflora 'Compacta'

Glossy Abelia

Family: Caprifoliaceae Honeysuckle


Type Shrub, groundcover
USDA Hardiness range 5A - 9A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Pink
Bloom time Spring through Fall
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, container, erosion control, foundation, ground cover, massing, rock garden, superior hedge
Height 36" to 4' / 90cm to 1.20m
Spread 36" to 4' / 90cm to 1.20m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Evergreen, semi-evergreen
Bloom attributes Fragrant flowers
Leaf color Green, purple, silvery, variegated
Fruit color Tan
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Rounded, spreading or horizontal