ABELIA GRANDIFLORA

Botanical Name: Abelia × grandiflora
Common Names: Glossy Abelia, Abelia
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Requirements: Well-drained soils; adapts to a variety of soil types including clay and loam
Water Needs: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
Foliage: Semi-evergreen to evergreen, with glossy, dark green leaves that may turn bronze or purple in fall
Flowers: Tubular, fragrant white to pale pink flowers blooming from late spring to fall
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast

Uses

Ornamental Shrub:
Abelia × grandiflora is appreciated for its graceful, arching branches and long flowering season, making it an elegant addition to mixed borders, foundation plantings, and hedges.

Pollinator Garden:
Its continuous bloom attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, making it a vibrant, living part of the garden ecosystem.

Accent or Low Hedge:
Perfect as a standalone specimen or pruned into a low-maintenance, informal hedge.

Benefits

Extended Bloom Season:
Produces flowers over many months, adding consistent color and fragrance to the garden.

Low Maintenance:
Requires minimal pruning and adapts well to most soils and exposures.

Wildlife-Friendly:
Provides nectar for pollinators and occasional shelter for small birds.

Heat and Drought Tolerant:
Once established, it withstands dry periods and summer heat with ease.

Evergreen Appeal:
Holds foliage through mild winters, offering year-round texture and color.

Abelia × grandiflora is a versatile, flowering shrub that brings softness, movement, and pollinator activity to landscapes. With its cascading form and season-long blooms, it is a reliable and attractive choice for both formal and naturalistic garden designs.