Zabelia Species, Fragrant Abelia, Glossy Abelia, Hardy Abelia

Zabeliatyaihyoni

Family
Caprifoliaceae (cap-ree-foh-lee-AY-see-ee)
Synonym
Abelia mosanensis
Abelia tyaihyoni
Zabelia mosanensis
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Deciduous
This plant is resistant to deer
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
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
Rose/Mauve
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
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
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From leaf cuttings
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Sitka, Alaska

Braselton, Georgia

Evanston, Illinois

Mooresville, Indiana

Georgetown, Kentucky

Louisville, Kentucky

Taylorsville, Kentucky

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Gorham, Maine

Columbia, Maryland

Earleville, Maryland

Wayland, Massachusetts

Helena, Montana

Piscataway, New Jersey

Millbrook, New York

Southold, New York

Cincinnati, Ohio

Monroe, Ohio

Durant, Oklahoma

Portland, Oregon

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Gardener's Notes:

8
positives
2
neutrals
1
negative
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C
Southold, NY | August 2016 | positive

I prune mine and have no problem with ranginess.
Keep it about 4-5' wide and tall, very dense.
It's gardening 101 to prun...Read More

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Tyaskin, MD (Zone 7a) | June 2016 | negative

Don't plant this monster unless you have plenty of room. Describing it as gangly. straggly, or graceless is a compliment. Yes, the bloo...Read More

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Mooresville, IN | August 2015 | positive

I planted mine in 2013 in central Indiana. Growing and spreading in gangly fashion. Should I prune this bush from the bottom where the ...Read More

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| September 2014 | positive

...fact - dendrology in Latvia - Aija Kaskure: she is, which of the hundreds of seedlings found one clone Abelia mosanensis , which tu...Read More

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Louisville, KY (Zone 6b) | June 2011 | positive

I think there is some confusion over this plant's origins. I've read on several websites that it is from Latvia. That would be major scie...Read More

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Gainesville, GA (Zone 7a) | April 2007 | positive

Also in North Georgia, zone 7A/B. My two-year-old trial plant took this cruel spring's summer temps followed by hard freeze in stride an...Read More

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Cincinnati, OH (Zone 6b) | November 2006 | neutral

The fragrance and flowers are every bit as good as Viburnum x juddii, but the form of this plant is just awful. The word "straggly" is to...Read More

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Fulton, MO | June 2006 | neutral

I have half a dozen of this Abelia species in full sun. Vigorous shoots grow from the base of the plant and are easily broken off by win...Read More

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Wayland, MA (Zone 6a) | April 2006 | positive

I have a small one that has made it through it's first New England winter . Last year it had one flower on it I can't wait to see what...Read More

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Braselton, GA (Zone 8a) | April 2006 | positive

This abelia is very fragrant! It is so easy to love and absolutely care-free for me. Our GA heat doesn't faze it at all. It does lose ...Read More

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Charleston, WV | February 2006 | positive

A hardy 'Abelia' that was discoverd in the European Baltic State of Latvia ! Sumptuous fragrance, from rich pink flowers in May . Glossy ...Read More

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