Abelia X grandiflora
Glossy Abelia
Description
Abelia X grandiflora is a semi-evergreen shrub of medium size. It has small, white, fragrant flowers that bloom from spring through the fall season. Bracts add a bronzy tint to the flowers. Abelia makes a good sheared hedge or screen. When unsheared, it is naturally arching.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
1-3', 3-6'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Bronze, Green
Bark Color
Tan
Fruit Color
Brown
Fruit Season
Winter, Fall
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Shrub Border, Foundation, Parking Lot
Special Uses
Container, Erosion Control, Filler, Hedge, Screen
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.
Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.