Abelia grandiflora
Abelia grandiflora is a semi-evergreen to evergreen shrub with gracefully arching branches that display bright, glossy foliage that turns purple-bronze in fall. Fragrant, bell-shaped white flowers bloom in summer on new wood. Flowers best in full sun and rich, moist, well-drained soils. Type: Shrub Origins: A. chinensis and A. uniflora Hybrid Height: 4’ - 6’ Spread: 4' - 5’ Spacing: 4’ USDA Hardiness Zone: 6 - 9 Culture: Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color: White Season of Interest: Summer, Year-Round MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water regularly. Dieback may occur if temperatures drop below 10 degrees. Prune as needed in winter or spring. LANDSCAPE USES: Specimen or Mass Plantings, Borders, Wildlife Gardens, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers. COMPANION PLANTS: Spiraea; Liriope; Speedwell, Lily of the Nile; Cheddar Pink IMAGE: Photo by Bri Weldon, Abelia x grandiflora *As plants have ranges in appear