Common name
Abelia
Botanical name
Abelia x grandiflora
Variety
Sherwood
Zone
USDA Zone 6 (-10°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).
Light
Sun
Height
36-48" (91-122 cm)
Habit
Spreading
Feed
Use all-purpose
Water
1-2 times per week
Bloom Color
Red
Bloom Time
Summer-fall
Maintenance
Protect from winter winds
Tubular fragrant flowers attract butterflies and glossy foliage provides fall color. Place this deciduous shrub in a sheltered area of the landscape, using it for textural effect as an accent or in hedges. Prune in late winter or early spring, removing crossing branches to encourage a strong framework.