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Caprifoliaceae
Glossy Abelia
Abelia x grandiflora
Grace and beauty.
- Family
- Caprifoliaceae
- Genus
- Abelia
- Native to
- China, Mexico
- Bloom season
- Summer, Fall
- Type
- shrub
- Height
- 3-6 ft
- Sunlight
- full sun to part shade
- Soil
- Well-drained, slightly acidic soil
- Water
- moderate
- Hardiness
- 6-9
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- Glossy Abelia is a hybrid cross between Abelia chinensis and Abelia uniflora first created in Italy around 1886.
- Its tubular flowers are a magnet for hummingbirds and butterflies, making it one of the best pollinator shrubs.
- The leaves turn bronze-purple in autumn, providing multi-season ornamental interest.
- It can bloom continuously from June through October, one of the longest bloom periods of any shrub.
- The sepals remain on the plant long after the petals drop, extending its decorative display into winter.
Color meanings
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elegance
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enduring charm