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Glossy Abelia 'Confetti'

Abeliax grandiflora

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Family
Caprifoliaceae (cap-ree-foh-lee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Abelia (a-BEE-lee-uh)
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Species
x grandiflora (gran-dih-FLOR-uh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Good Fall Color
Provides Winter Interest
This plant is resistant to deer
Textured
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 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)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
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Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

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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

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

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

Dublin, California

San Francisco, California

Buford, Georgia

Durham, North Carolina

Coppell, Texas

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philomel
(Zone 8a) | September 2007 | positive

A charming and very decorative small shrub. As with all Abelias the flowers are usually humming with bees and Humming Bird Hawkmoths love them too.

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berrygirl
Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Pink, white and green variegated foliage does indeed look as if it is covered in confetti. Shrub is compact and round- to 3'.

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