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Caprifoliaceae
Glossy Abelia
Abelia x grandiflora
Lasting friendship.
- Family
- Caprifoliaceae
- Genus
- Abelia
- Native to
- Garden hybrid (China parentage)
- Bloom season
- Summer, Fall
- Type
- Semi-evergreen shrub
- Height
- 90-180 cm
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- Well-drained, adaptable
- Water
- Moderate
- Hardiness
- 6-9
- Lifespan
- Perennial
Did you know
- It blooms continuously from late spring through the first frost, providing months of nectar for pollinators.
- The persistent reddish-bronze sepals remain decorative long after the flowers have dropped.
- It is a hybrid between Abelia chinensis and Abelia uniflora, first created in Italy around 1886.
- Hummingbirds and butterflies are strongly attracted to its tubular, fragrant flowers.
- The leaves have a glossy sheen that turns bronze-purple in cold weather, adding winter interest.
Color meanings
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Endurance
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Grace
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Warm welcome