Abelia grandiflora
Plant name: Glossy abelia
Plant type: shrubs / bushes / trees
Origin: HYBRID
Cultural notes: Does well in most climates, prefers to have well-drained soil and either full sun or part shade.
Maintenance: Can be pruned to maintain shape and promote bushy growth.
A low Maintenance: Plant.
Tolerates: Once established, can be very hardy, but would only accept a light frost.
Flowering season: Summer to Autumn
Flower colour: It can grow white funnel like flowers that can at times be tinged with a pink tinge.
Foliage colour: Dark green foliage with a gloss to it.
Width: Up to 2m
Height: Up to 4m
Plant spacing: 150cm apart
Recommended uses: Can make a good feature plant but also looks good when group planted, a bordering plant.