Glossy Abelia 'Lynn'

Abeliax grandiflora

Family
Caprifoliaceae (cap-ree-foh-lee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Abelia (a-BEE-lee-uh)
Species
x grandiflora (gran-dih-FLOR-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest
This plant is resistant to deer
Textured
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Patented
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
By simple layering
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Granbury, Texas

Arlington, Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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Granbury, TX | August 2014 | positive

This is a great plant that should be utilized more, it's drought tolerant, few problems, grows well and flowers throughout the season, it...Read More

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