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Abelia

Abelia × grandiflora
Also known as: Glossy Abelia

Abelia is a flower in the Caprifoliaceae family. It grows best in full sun to part shade with medium moisture, and is listed for USDA zones 6-9.

Varieties

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  • Abelia

    PROPAGATION CATEGORY: Flowering shrub (cuttings) (not in original seed catalog). Use: Long bloom, semi-evergreen, pollinators.

    Abelia (Abelia × grandiflora) is a graceful semi-evergreen shrub with arching stems and small fragrant flowers from summer to frost; low-care and a steady pollinator draw.

    Growing notes: Botanical name: Abelia × grandiflora|Hardiness zones: 6-9|Propagation: cutting|Light: Full sun to part shade|Water: Medium|Mature size: 3-6 feet

Family
Caprifoliaceae
Category
Flower
Form
Shrub
Lifecycle
perennial
Zone
6-9
Height
3–6 ft
Spread
3–6 ft
Sun
Full sun to part shade
Water
Medium

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At a glance

Frost tolerance
Hardy · to ~-10°F
Lowest temperature the foliage usually survives

Growing timeline

Propagation
Cutting
Schedule anchor
Last Frost

Care & troubleshooting

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