Glossy Abelia
Abelia grandiflora
Wouter Hagens
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Caprifoliaceae
- Genus:
- Abelia
- Species:
- Abelia grandiflora
- USDA Symbol:
- ABGR4
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub
- Height:
- 183 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- white, pink
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Reported Fauna Sightings
Bees: Eastern Carpenter Bee (Xylocopa virginica) Butterflies:Atalopedes Scudder, Eastern Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio glaucus), Julia butterfly (Dione vanillae), ⚠️Monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus), Pipevine Swallowtail (Battus philenor)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
- Fall Color:
- red, purple
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to well-drained slopes and open woodlands
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 21–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 30-60 days to break dormancy.