Science · High-Value Shrubs
Abelia × grandiflora (Glossy Abelia)
Hybrid of A. chinensis and A. uniflora with arching branches and a long season of white to pink tubular flowers.
Abelia × grandiflora (syn. Linnaea × grandiflora) · Semi-evergreen hybrid shrub
Profile
- Light
- Sun for strongest bloom; tolerates partial shade
- Bloom
- Flowers on new wood; prune if needed in late winter or early spring
- Foliage
- Evergreen in warm climates, increasingly deciduous or dieback-prone in cold ones
- Cultivars
- Dwarf and variegated cultivars differ substantially from the larger green-leaved form
Water & soil targets
- Moisture (VWC)
- Site-calibrated; depends on soil texture
- Salinity tolerance
- Intolerant of salty soil; avoid saline irrigation.
- Drought tolerance
- Good once established.
Optimal root measurement depth
6–12 in
Typical feeder-root zone for established landscape shrubs. Typical guidance; confirm with a soil probe on site.
Moderately moist, well-drained soil during establishment; deep occasional irrigation later. Avoid prolonged saturation.
Problems to watch
- Aphids
- Freeze injury
- Poor growth in saline soil
Stress signs
- Sticky distorted new growth
- Dead tips after cold weather
- Marginal scorch and stunting
Where you'll find it
- Informal flowering hedge
- Pollinator border
Further reading
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