Abelia x grandiflora 'Rose Creek'

Glossy Abelia

Abelia x grandiflora 'Rose Creek' - Glossy Abelia

Tips for Homeowners:

If necessary, prune to shape when plant is still dormant, but its natural habit needs little or no pruning as long as it is planted with correct spacing.

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This showy shrub has sturdy parentage behind it and boasts pretty flowers that bloom most of the season. The foliage color and texture is unique and attractive.

  • Pink summer flowers
  • Reddish maroon fall foliage
  • Dense & low-growing habit

The natural growth habit is perfect as a backdrop in the shrub border or in containers.

Height: 2-4 ft
Spread: 3-5 ft
Zone: 6 - 9
Color: White

Interesting Notes about Glossy Abelia:

Abelia shrubs were once categorized as old-fashioned landscape plants until breeding programs developed new hybrids that helped to re-invigorate the interest and use. Thankfully the Abelia hybrids have retained their adaptability and durability, and are still considered very easy to maintain, if not easier. The biggest improvement boasts a more compact growth habit and some variations in flower and leaf color.


Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes:

  • Great Foliage
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Low Maintenance
  • Specimen
  • Edging
  • Border or Bed
  • Fall Color
  • Naturalizing
  • Mass Planting
  • Container
  • Long Blooming
  • Rock Garden

Foliage Color:

  • Burgundy
  • Green

Exposure:

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Sun

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Humming-birds
  • Attracts Butterflies

Critter Resistance:

  • Deer Resistant

Habit:

  • Mounding

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Summer
  • Spring

Season of Interest (Foliage):

  • Spring Bloomer
  • Fall
  • Summer

Soil Moisture:

  • Dry Soil
  • Average Water