Abelia

A genus of about 30 species of both deciduous and evergreen shrubs from Eastern Asia and Mexico, the abelias are valued for their elegant growth and abundant small tubular or trumpetshaped flowers over a prolonged summer season. They grow to about 6 ft. tall and have dark green foliage on arching canes.

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Species vary from moderately frost hardy to somewhat tender. The frost-hardy to somewhat tender. The frost-hardy species are trouble-free plants, capable of surviving harsh conditions. Abelias prefer sun or light shade, and need a well-drained soil with regular water in summer. They are easily propagated from cuttings and can withstand heavy pruning, for example, then used for low hedging.

Abelia x Grandiflora 'Francis Mason'

Abelia x Grandiflora