Glossy Abelia (Abelia × grandiflora)

Sun Needs:

• Full sun to partial shade
• Best flowering and foliage color in full sun
• Tolerates partial shade, especially in hot climates

Bloom Time:

• Late spring through fall
• Small, fragrant, tubular flowers in white to pale pink
• Blooms continuously over a long season

Size:

Height: 3 to 6 feet. Can be pruned to maintain a smaller size.
Width: 3 to 6 feet. Rounded, arching habit.

Attributes:

• Glossy, dark green leaves with bronze or purple tints in fall
• Long bloom period with fragrant flowers
• Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
• Semi-evergreen in mild climates
• Tolerates heat, humidity, and urban conditions

Care Tips:

• Plant in well-drained soil; adaptable to a range of soil types
• Water regularly during establishment, then only during dry spells
• Prune in late winter or early spring to shape and encourage new growth
• Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds

Pest watch:

• Generally pest- and disease-free