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Abelia

Nice variety of abelia with copper colored new growth eventually turning yellow-green. Fragrant, tubular, white flowers attract butterflies. 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.

Companion Plants

Bird's Nest Spruce

Spirea

Viburnum

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Abelia

  • Botanical name

    Abelia x grandiflora

  • Variety

    Canyon Creek

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 6 (-10°F) to USDA Zone 9 (20°F).

  • Light

    Part sun

  • Height

    3-5' (1-1.5 m)

  • Habit

    Spreading

  • Feed

    Use all-purpose

  • Water

    Daily

  • Bloom Time

    Spring-fall

  • Maintenance

    Protect from winter winds