Glossy Abelia

Abelia x grandiflora

Glossy Abelia has a fountain-like form with dark leaves.  It is semi-evergreen, keeping its leaves in mild winters.  It has bell-shaped flowers which are white with a pink cast and bloom in late summer to fall.  The leaves emerge a reddish color in the spring but turn glossy green by summer.  They color to bronze-purple in the fall.  It can be pruned in late winter to remove old or dead stems.  It has no serious disease or insect problems.

4-6′ Tall  5′ Wide

Full to partial sun