Glossy abelia (Abelia × grandiflora) - Plant Identification

[@heatherinman2400]

As with many plant species, be aware that if you plant a variegated Glossy Abelia, over time it may revert back to non-variegated leaves. However, it's still a lovely plant.

[@piercemorgan9899]

This plant can be used as a hedge, screen, or barrier in one's landscape. They can reach 6-10 feet of height and need a width of 6 feet for growing room.

[@CobraV1MoDz]

The Glossy abellia is a very tough plant. This would be a good choice for novices getting into the subject.

[@aramhawn516]

I love that they bloom on new wood so you can trim it and it won't bother the bloom setting.

[@zanesmith2510]

One of the loveliest (and my personal favorite) cultivars of Abelia x grandiflora is 'Kaleidoscope,' which has vibrant, multi-colored (reddish to yellowish-orange), variegated leaves.

[@gusrightmyer323]

Along with providing the garden with a splash of vibrant colors, the Glossy Abelia is a plant valued highly for its fine texture.

[@dustindelmoro4686]

Excellent for textural effects, handsome in flower, often used as a bank cover.....combines well with broadleaf evergreens.

[@jdzimmerman1000]

When remembering name, remember that GA are the initials for the common name, and switching them to AG are the initials to the botanical name.

[@kaitlynknight9976]

According to the text, Abelia xgrandiflora's habit is "often a spreading, dense, rounded multi-stemmed shrub with arching branches."

[@ryleewyatt1817]

A hardy shrub that are great for hedges

[@saral8107]

Dirr's book tells us that this is the hardiest and most free-flowering Abelia hybrid.

[@sammysworld5485]

Mine is very leggy & height is 7 ft tall. It’s never been hard pruned. Is it necessary or just keep as is?

[@sarah-catherinesmiddy6385]

This shrub also has evergreen or semi-evergreen foliage and stays attractive year round.

[@kaliburke1276]

Their glossy, dark green leaves turn purplish-bronze in autumn.

[@rowan1817]

The specific epithet means large-flowered.

[@nathanielmorgan5789]

According to the textbook, _Abelia grandiflora_ originated in Italy.

[@lilluvsrocks2532]

Glossy abelia is known for its texture and foliage in the landscape and belongs to the honeysuckle family.

[@blakelyreid6095]

According to the book, in the late fall, the leaves will turn from to to bronze- purple!

[@trevorsexton6790]

People interested in butterfly bush might also consider this abelia for its ability to attract butterflies

[@PlantSleuth]

awesome!

[@jacobkiser4894]

The sepals hold color into fall.

[@brynnsbreakfast]

Glossy Abelia is semi evergreen and prefer moist, well drained soil though it can tolerate clay and dry soil.

[@madhavishukla7639]

Why are my Abella flowers all white ? No reddish or pink tinge !

[@storyrobey9515]

No serious diseases or pests, but leaf spots, mildew, root rots and aphids may cause problems.

[@nilog2498]

According to the book, this plant prefers more acidic soil.

[@cortneywolfe8251]

These are native to Eastern Asia and Mexico

[@megancourter3806]

Glossy Abelia is often very resistant to drought, pollution, and deer.

[@nickycampbell9806]

The flowers on this plant are tubular.

[@montgomerycrabtree3723]

On new, soft growth aphids can be a problem for this species.