Glossy Abelia
Pollinator
Deer-Resistant
Evergreen

Glossy Abelia

Abelia X Grandiflora Little Richard

Add year-round elegance to your landscape with 'Little Richard', a compact and versatile evergreen shrub.

$52.68

Size

Installation

About this plant

Abelia x grandiflora 'Little Richard' is a standout selection of Glossy Abelia, celebrated for its petite stature and exceptional performance. This cultivar offers dense, glossy green foliage that takes on attractive burgundy and bronze hues in cooler weather, providing multi-season interest. From late spring through fall, a profusion of delicate, trumpet-shaped white flowers emerges, attracting hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden. Its refined habit makes it an excellent choice for a variety of landscaping applications, from foundation plantings to massings and low hedges. 'Little Richard' is remarkably adaptable and low maintenance, thriving in a range of conditions once established. It's an ideal choice for gardeners seeking a sophisticated, long-blooming evergreen that delivers consistent beauty with minimal effort.

Care & maintenance

Prune lightly in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and encourage new growth. Minimal fertilization is typically needed. Protect from harsh winter winds in exposed locations.

Quick facts

Type
evergreen
Mature height
2-3 feet
Mature width
2-3 feet
Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water
Medium; drought-tolerant once established
Growth rate
Moderate