Abelia × grandiflora (Glossy Abelia)

Build an informal hedge or flowering backdrop with glossy foliage and fragrant blooms that last for months. Glossy Abelia develops arching branches and a rounded, semi-evergreen form. Clusters of white flowers appear through summer, attracting pollinators and adding dependable color to foundation beds, mixed borders, and wildlife-friendly landscapes.

Growing Guide

  • Sun Exposure: Full Sun , Part Sun
  • USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 - 9
  • Mature Height: 4' - 6'
  • Mature Width: 4' - 5'
  • Spacing: 4'
  • Soil: Well-drained soil
  • Water Needs: Moderate
  • Growth Rate: Moderate

Key Features

  • Fragrant white summer flowers
  • Glossy semi-evergreen foliage
  • Graceful arching habit
  • Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
  • Useful as a hedge or background shrub

Landscape Uses

  • Informal hedges
  • Foundation plantings
  • Mixed shrub borders
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Mass plantings

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name: Abelia × grandiflora
  • Common Name: Glossy Abelia
  • Semi-evergreen shrub
  • White blooms
  • Summer and year-round interest
  • Hybrid of A. chinensis and A. uniflora

Planting & Care Tips

  • Water regularly during establishment
  • Prune in winter or spring as needed
  • Fertilize when growth is weak
  • Expect possible dieback in unusually cold weather

Companion Plants

  • Spiraea
  • Liriope
  • Agapanthus
  • Dianthus

Please Note: Our photos represent the variety you will receive. Because plants are living products, size and fullness may vary naturally with the season and stage of growth, while remaining true to the variety shown.

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Abelia × grandiflora (Glossy Abelia) plant with characteristic foliage and flowers
3-gallon Abelia Grandiflora shrub, an evergreen flowering plant with delicate white blossoms and lush green foliage.
Healthy Abelia Grandiflora shrub with lush green foliage, showcasing its compact evergreen shrub form and vibrant growth.
3-gallon Abelia Grandiflora shrub from GoBuyPlants, an evergreen shrub with lush green foliage and delicate white flowers
Healthy Abelia Grandiflora evergreen shrub with lush green foliage, shown in a 3-gallon container, ideal for landscaping.
Three-gallon Abelia Grandiflora evergreen shrub with glossy green leaves and delicate white flowers, ideal for landscaping.
Abelia × grandiflora (Glossy Abelia) plant with characteristic foliage and flowers
3-gallon Abelia Grandiflora shrub, an evergreen flowering plant with delicate white blossoms and lush green foliage.
Healthy Abelia Grandiflora shrub with lush green foliage, showcasing its compact evergreen shrub form and vibrant growth.
3-gallon Abelia Grandiflora shrub from GoBuyPlants, an evergreen shrub with lush green foliage and delicate white flowers
Healthy Abelia Grandiflora evergreen shrub with lush green foliage, shown in a 3-gallon container, ideal for landscaping.
Three-gallon Abelia Grandiflora evergreen shrub with glossy green leaves and delicate white flowers, ideal for landscaping.

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