Abelia × grandiflora
Glossy Abelia
Pronunciation
a-BEE-lee-a gran-di-FLOR-a
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Family
Genus
Nativity
Hybrid cross developed in Italy.
Growth Habit
Multi-stemmed, dense deciduous to semi-evergreen shrub with arching branches. Fast growing once established. Easy to grow.
Hardiness
6
Culture
Acid, well-drained moist soil. Full sun to part shade.
Landscape Use
Good as a hedge or as a foundation planting. Bronze leaf color in fall/winter.
Foliage
Opposite, shiny and dark green. Small 1 inch long and half inch wide
Buds
Buds are small with two pairs of scales.
Bark
Reddish on newer wood. Older wood peels in strings.
Flower
White with a pink blush
Fruit
Not significant.
Propagation
Cuttings.
Pests
None serious.