Glossy Abelia
Abelia x grandiflora
Evergreen-Shrubs
Glossy abelia is an evergreen shrub which produces light pink flowers from Spring into Fall. It's tolerant of poor conditions, including drought and a range of soils.
(Detailed plant information can be found at the bottom of the page.)
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Abelia x grandiflora Plant Information
| Classification | |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name: | Abelia x grandiflora |
| Common Name: | glossy abelia |
| Family: | Caprifoliaceae |
| Suggested Uses: | bank cover, massing, hedge |
| Characteristics | |
| Height: | 3 - 6 feet tall |
| Spread: | 3 - 6 feet wide |
| Foliage: | opposite, simple, evergreen, and lustrous dark green serrate margins and widest below the middle |
| Flower: | whitish pink and slightly fragrant |
| Bloom Period: | Spring - frost |
| Fruit: | achene |
| Environment | |
| Sun: | tolerates part shade; better foliage and flowers in full sun |
| Water: | drought-tolerant |
| Soil: | tolerates poor soil conditions prefers a slightly acidic, well drained soil, but will do well in alkaline soils |
| USDA Zone: | zones 6 - 9 |
| Care | |
| Maintenance: | can get out of control and ragged-looking if not pruned |
TTU Plant Resources
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