
Glossy Abelia
Abelia x grandiflora
A charming and adaptable evergreen shrub, the Glossy Abelia offers reliable beauty with a long season of interest.
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About this plant
Abelia x grandiflora, commonly known as Glossy Abelia, is a versatile and elegant evergreen shrub celebrated for its graceful, arching branches and abundant bloom. Its glossy, dark green leaves provide year-round texture, often taking on attractive bronze or purple tints in cooler weather, adding another layer of visual appeal to your landscape. From late spring through fall, this captivating plant is adorned with a profusion of delicate, bell-shaped flowers. These blooms are typically white or pale pink, exuding a subtle, sweet fragrance and attracting a variety of pollinators to your garden. Its extended flowering period ensures continuous color and life in your outdoor space. Ideal for foundational plantings, mixed borders, or informal hedges, Glossy Abelia is prized for its easy-care nature and resilience. It thrives in a range of conditions and requires minimal maintenance to maintain its attractive form and cheerful blossoms.
Care & maintenance
Glossy Abelia is relatively low-maintenance. Prune in late winter or early spring to shape and remove any dead or crossing branches. Minimal supplemental fertilization is usually needed in well-draining soil.
Quick facts
- Type
- evergreen
- Mature height
- 3-6 feet
- Mature width
- 3-6 feet
- Sun
- Full Sun to Partial Shade
- Water
- Medium; once established, it is fairly drought tolerant, but prefers consistent moisture during dry periods.
- Growth rate
- Medium